9/28-30 Mon, Tues, Wed: Lab

Computer Lab

Learning Target

Daily Activity:
Typing "Recollection"

Reminders/Due Dates:
Typed draft due Thursday, 10/1 for peer review. Approx. 3 pp.
Vocabulary Unit #2 due Friday

Friday, 9/25 Vocabulary Development

Discussion of Models

Learning Target

Daily Activity:
Vocab test Unit #1
Work time: Unit #2
Due one week (Friday)

Reminders/Due Dates:
Begin writing the Recollection this weekend. Do not wait until Monday.

Thursday, 9/24 Writing Hooks

Discussion of Models

Learning Target
I can ............self select writing topics and know how to narrow a topic, choosing appropriate focus and rich detail. 
I can analyze the rhetorical features of writing.

Daily Activity:
Complete discussion of "My Favorite Mistake" color coding recollection versus reflection. Your recollection should have both.
Mini-lesson: hooks, intro strategies: visit the following blog and take some notes: http://bid4papers.com/blog/hook-for-essay/
The examples are useful and approachable, but bear in mind that several errors occur in the entry, so Kathy is not my new writing guru. This should help you with hooking the reader in your recollection piece.

Reminders/Due Dates:
Vocab Unit #1 test tomorrow
First draft of "Recollection" assignment due typed, 3 pp. Thursday, 10/1
You will have three class periods next week to type: Mon, Tues, Wed

Wed 9/23: Writing Models

Discussion of Models

Learning Target
I can ............self select writing topics and know how to narrow a topic, choosing appropriate focus and rich detail. 
I can analyze the rhetorical features of writing.

Daily Activity:
1. Journal prompt: sentence stems for "My Favorite Mistake"
2. Complete discussion of "If Only I had a Llama"
Annotations by teacher on the document camera
Review/critique a model of option #3 "My Favorite Mistake"

Reminders/Due Dates:
First draft of "Recollection" assignment due typed, 3 pp. Wednesday, 9/30

Tuesday, Sept 22 Writing Samples

September22

Learning Target
I can ............self select writing topics and know how to narrow a topic, choosing appropriate focus and rich detail. 
I can analyze the rhetorical features of writing.

Daily Activity:
Complete discussion of "What Kind of Idiot"
Review/critique a model of option #2 "If Only I Had a Llama"

Reminders/Due Dates:
First draft of "Recollection" assignment due typed, 3 pp. Wednesday, 9/30

Monday 9/21 Recollection Assignment

September21

Learning Target
Interpret words/phrases, structure, point of view, purpose, etc. in text and discuss these rhetorical features to apply strategies in writing.

Daily Activity:
Complete discussion of "three sheets" and review "Recollection" assignment requirements.
Discuss model: "What Kind of Idiot"
topics: Six Traits, literary elements

Reminders/Due Dates:
Unit #1 vocab test Friday

Wed/Thurs/Friday 9/16: Writing Discussion

September16,17, 18

Learning Target
I can ............self select writing topics and know how to narrow a topic, choosing appropriate focus and rich detail. 
I can analyze the rhetorical features of writing.

Daily Activity:
MAP test Wed/Thurs for juniors
Friday: Vocab corrections, hand in if absent.
Discussion of 3-sheet writing activity from Tuesday. Reference 6 Traits.

Paper assignment #1 "Recollection" requirements and model. 

Rough draft due Wednesday, 9/23--typed, DS. Final due Wednesday, 9/30.

Reminders/Due Dates:
Vocab due Friday

Tuesday, Sept. 15: Three Sheet Writing

September14

Learning Target
I can ............self select writing topics and know how to narrow a topic, choosing appropriate focus and rich detail. 
I can analyze the rhetorical features of writing.

Daily Activity:
Guided composition on the topic of art. (Three sheet writing)

Reminders/Due Dates:
Vocab due Friday

Monday, Sept. 14: Peer Review Groups

September14

Learning Target
I can ............self select writing topics

Daily Activity:
Daily free write in journal.
Formation of writing groups.
Discussion of a topic for "3-Sheet Writing": whole-class brainstorm

Reminders/Due Dates:
Vocab due Friday

Friday, Sept. 11: Vocab

September11

Learning Target
Language/vocabulary development.

Daily Activity:
Vocabulary Unit #1.

Reminders/Due Dates:
Unit #1 Vocab: Due in one week: Friday, 9/18

September 9 (Wed)

Learning Target
I can ............

Daily Activity:

Syllabus/Policies

Journal #1: Describe yourself as a writer. Use vivid detail and zero in closely on one specific writing experience. Show don't tell and reflect on what the experience tells about your writing process, style, like/dislikes, and so on. Label this Journal #1: Who I Am: A Writer's Life

Introductions/Syllabus: Sept 10

September10

Learning Target
I can ............

Daily Activity:
Review of syllabus. Small group discussion of journal on writing experiences. Room tour.


Reminders/Due Dates: