Sunday, October 31, 2010

Week 8 American Literature ( Print by Tuesday class for 100 Extra Credit Points)


Class Work
Homework
Monday

Print syllabus for 100 extra credit points by beginning of Class on Tuesday
Persuasive Essay/Letter/Journal entry/prayer/
In the Voice of a character from the Crucible
Assignment Page 142 -147of the Crucible

Choose your Character and Your Audience

Complete Pre-writing Table
Character
Decision
Reason
Quote
(Say)
Mean
Matter

























Tuesday
With your Elbow Partner Evaluate the
Quotes and Types of Evidence in your table
Write the first draft of your 3 Body paragraphs- use multi color pen system.
Wednesday
With your elbow partner
Check body paragraphs for Say, Mean, Matter i.e. Quote, explanation, comment structure
Write conclusion

1st draft due Thursday. This is your last grade that will count towards your midterm report card grade.
Thursday


Bring Scarlet Letter to class
Read Scarlet Letter Pages TBA in Class
Friday
Mr. Genut is the guest teacher today.
Read Scarlett Letter
Complete Reading Circle handouts,
Make sure your papers are labeled with your name, the date, and your team’s name.
Read Scarlett Letter Pages TBA in class

Read for GIST The American Crisis by Thomas Paine pp. 170-171
Answer the Following questions:
In your Reader’s/Writer’s Notebook answer:
What is the text about?
What is the Issue?
Who is the writer?
What do we know about him?
How do we know?

Reread The American Crisis by Thomas Paine pp. 170-171
to identify the author’s argument:
What is the author’s argument?
How do you know?






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