5/22- 5/29

Reading

Coming of Age Genre

I will learn the characteristics of Coming of Age literature, by watching a video and completing a short survey.

Directions:

  1. Watch the video.

  2. Complete the Coming of Age Questionnaire.


Journaling

Pick 1-2 Journal Prompts to write about this week.

I will learn that writing, requires stamina and by writing a little every day I can build my writing stamina.

Stamina- is the amount of time you can do a specific task without taking a break or losing focus.

Directions:

Pick 1-2 journal prompts to write about this week.

Please email it to: skiefer1@g.rentonschools.us or submit it through our google classroom.

Prompts

  • How did your lifestyle change from before the outbreak and after?

  • What changes do you think Covid-19 will have on our world? Do you think we will go back to the way things were, or do you think some things will permanently change?

  • Were you able to keep participating in any physical activities?

  • What is one thing you did, to keep your spirits up?

  • How did you adjust to being quarantined?

  • How did you stay in contact with friends?

  • What was your schedule? (Routines)

  • What regrets do you have? If you could go back and change one thing, what would you change?


Non-Fiction Writing

Final Draft: Argumentative Essay

What will I learn : The structure of an argumentative essay, while including persuasive writing techniques.

Directions:

  1. Click on the link and then, view the "Persuasive Strategies PowerPoint."

Link: http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/c onvince-developing-persuasive-writing-56.html


  1. Then, complete the final draft of your argumentative essay, by using the "Persuasion Map." If you prefer to not use this resource, you can write your essay in a word or google doc and send it to me.


  1. Be sure to add in persuasive strategies, in order to convince our school to change or add a school rule/policy.


  1. Make sure your work is complete and that spelling and grammar are accurate. Remember, this is professional writing.


  1. Email, your completed work at skiefer1@g.rentonschools.us