Friday, November 22

Objectives: Today I will

• share my writing with my peers
• and provide positive feedback to others

Homework:

• Study for the Grammar Quiz on Wednesday
  Use the study guide (key here) & notes in your grammar packet! In-class review on Monday.
• Late work due no later than Wednesday. Work submitted after Wednesday will not be graded.

Agenda:

• "Writing means sharing. It's part of the human condition to want to share things -- thoughts, opinions, ideas." --Paulo Coelho
• Theme
  • Write your strongest theme on the back of your story. 
  • It's OK if it's a different one than you came up with on Wednesday!
• Reflect
  • Highlight/put a star next to the paragraph that you are most proud of
• Musical Chairs Gallery Walk
  • You will be reading one another's stories.
    • Walk around the room until the music stops
    • Find the nearest story and read it!
  • Read without talking until it is time to switch
  • As you read, look for strengths in the writing. What do you enjoy about the story?
    • Write the things you like on a sticky note & leave it next to the story.
• Read your notes
  • Take a moment to read the notes people left next to your story
  • Be Proud!
• Turn it in!
  • Turn in your story along with your rubric.
  • They do not need to be stapled, but put your name on both!

Daily Agenda Slideshow