September 9

Agenda:

  1. DISCUSS MAP TESTING!

  2. Independent reading (25 minutes)

    • If you want to conference on your stories, write your name on the board!

    • If you need to touch up your small group discussion questions, do so in the last 5 minutes of reading.

  3. Small group discussions--minor grade! Outside?

    • If you are in a group of 2, and you finish earlier than the others, please use the remaining time to look for a passage in your novel that the class can use as an example of rich description or sensory details.

  4. Complete reflection. Submit!

  5. Writing workshop time on creative pieces. (25 minutes)

Homework:

  • Read to your assigned pages. You should be finished with your book on 9/21. This will be the day of our major grade Socratic Seminar in your book clubs!

  • MAP testing on September 13th (next class). Please bring a charged device!

  • Continue working on your creative piece. Completed rough drafts due on the 17th. (Peer revision day). Final will be due on the 21st.