Week of 8/26/13 – Lessons: LA 8

8/26

Monday
Classwork:
Discuss ideas you brought on your scratch paper (in groups).
Finish checking suggested supplies and initials on greensheets.
Whole class discussion of possibilities.
Look at sample essay.
Proofreading 1.1
Time for working on outlines.

Homework
Proofreading worksheet 1.1 (due Wednesday).
Work on essay outline (due tomorrow)

Tuesday
Classwork:
Check outlines (initials)
Seating Chart today.
Hand out literary terms packet. Begin defining/discussing.
Time to work on drafts.

Homework:
Finish Proofreading worksheet 1.1

Wednesday
Classwork:
Grade Proofreading worksheet 1.1
Continue definitions of literary terms.

Homework:
Start narrative draft. 100 words due by tomorrow.

Thursday
Classwork:
Initial draft progress.
Literary terms study time in groups. Test Wednesday.
Lit. term quiz game. (not graded)

Homework:
Work on narrative draft. 200 words due by tomorrow. Rough draft due Monday.

Friday
Classwork:
Ask a peer to read your draft so far. Get an initial.
Lit. Term crossword and study time.

Homework:
Work on narrative draft. Rough draft due Monday.
Don’t forget lit. term test on Wednesday.