NO SCHOOL--Labor Day
Tuesday
In class: Writing Prompt #1: What is the best book you have read so far? What makes it so good? Explain. After completing a THINK-PAIR-SHARE pre-reading activity where students respond to the idea of a world where reading & writing do not exist, students will read and discuss the short story, “The Last Book in the Universe.”
HW: Read for at least 30 minutes, "Getting to Know You" Google Classroom assignment is due tonight, Writing Guide Scavenger Hunt questions are due this Friday
Wednesday
In class: After completing a guided reading of the short story, “The Last Book in the Universe,” students will work collaboratively to complete a post reading activity in which they will construct a response to 1 of 4 given questions. Responses to these questions will be shared by each group and discussed as a class.
HW: Read for at least 30 minutes, Writing Guide Scavenger Hunt questions are due this Friday
Thursday
In class: Writing Prompt #2: Write a list of the top 20 things you like about yourself. After reviewing the three components to essay construction (Introduction, Body & Conclusion) in the Writing Guide, students will read and analyze a brief personal narrative example in preparation for planning an essay of their own.
HW: Read for at least 30 minutes, Writing Guide Scavenger Hunt questions are due tomorrow
Friday
In class: Review responses to Writing Scavenger Hunt questions, After brainstorming topic ideas and completing various graphic organizers for writing a personal narrative, students will begin drafting the essay.
HW: Read for a least 30 minutes this weekend!
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