Hi class,

Today we learned about integrating quotations; please complete the practice worksheet for homework.

Hi class,

Today we peer edited our rough drafts and talked about the formatting of a good copy. Your good copy is due next class!

Good copy:

1. DOUBLE SPACED
2. IF YOU ARE WRITING BY HAND, USE PEN
3. IF YOU ARE TYPING IT OUT, SIZE 12 FONT,1 INCH MARGINS
4. HAVE A TITLE FOR YOUR PARAGRAPH
5. NAME AND BLOCK ON TOP RIGHT CORNER

Hi everyone,

Today we checked over our topic sentences to make sure that we are all on the right track and then we talked about the P.E.E. structure.

Make sure that you are only writing about ONE symbol and ONE function.

DRAFT DUE NEXT CLASS

DOUBLE SPACED:

Topic sentence- Talking about ONE symbol and ONE function of that symbol

Point 1

Quote 1

Explanation 1

Point 2

Quote 2

Explanation 2

Point 3

Quote 3

Explanation 3

Concluding sentence

Hi class,

Today we went over the worksheets and started talking about an analysis paragraph. Please finish writing your topic sentence for next class.

Hi class,

Today we went over the diction and tone of “The Scarlet Ibis” and talked about symbolism.

Please finish the page 2 and 3 (imagery, simile/metaphor, symbolism)- Tues

Hi class,

Today we did literature circle discussions on “The Scarlet Ibis” and shared our thoughts with the class.

HW:

Finish the first side of the handout on language and style

Hello hello,

Today we learned about how to find the theme in a picture and talked about the roles in a literature discussion circle. We each selected a role (or two) to take on for the discussion of “Scarlet Ibis”

HW:

Please complete your role sheet for “Scarlet Ibis” and but prepared for discussion.

Hi class,

Thanks for all the wonderful presentations; it was so much fun watching all of them!

HW:

Read “Scarlet Ibis” for Friday’s class

Happy October!

Today we had our first two skit presentations and everyone did a great job! We will continue with our skits next class.