Tuesday, November 12

Objectives: Today I will

• practice proper comma usage
• and analyze the beginnings of books

Homework: (optional) Vocabulary Quiz Corrections due Friday

Agenda: 

• Grammar: Commas
  • Read through the ways to use a comma with a partner
  • Then, complete the four practice questions on the bottom of the page.
• Bold Beginnings
  • As a class, we'll read through the different examples of beginnings
  • Whole Class Discussion: What do you like/dislike about each example? Which type is most interesting to you as a reader?
  • Read the first page of each book on your table.
  • Write down the opening sentences and determine which type of beginning each book uses.
• Start Drafting!
  • ​Start writing your realistic fiction story in your notebook. We’ll have the laptop cart for drafting starting tomorrow!

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