Friday, October 10, 2008
Agenda:
1.Journal: ELA11W4 How can writing every day improve my writing?
2. DGP: How can I use proper grammar in my writing? ELA11C1
3. Vocabulary Quiz 7: Catchphrase How can I use and acquire new vocabulary? ELAALRL5
4. Writing Mini Lesson: Organization! How can I establish an appropriate organizational structure? ELA11W1
Check out these handouts for help. They are also linked on the wiki:
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5. Pass out notes from last Huck Finn Discussion- reflect on what we've discussed and how we can go further. ELA11LSV1
Handout: Download file
6. Huckleberry Finn Discussion: How can I volunteer contributions to a discussion to help me and my peers make meaning? ELA11LSV1
Homework:
1. Huckberry Finn Readings- continuous
2. Huck Finn Paper: RD due in class M 10/20; FD due in class W 10/21
3. Historical Bckground Influence Test- T 10/21
4. Read Thoreau's Walden (p. 403-411 in big book)- for T 10/14
5. OPTIONAL Writing Organization outline and brainstorm due WED 10/15 BEFORE HOMEROOM to Ms. Dobbs. This is if you would like her to look over your thoughts and give you guidance if you feel lost in beginning your paper.