Period 1: We broke into groups today and discussed the sections read in depth. We then discussed how events from the last few days of reading cold be used to support the essay questions form the beginning of the novel. HW: Finish the book; passages and notes
Period 2,7,8: Power point review of expectations for persuasive essay today then rough drafts posted on blog. Comments made by students on each other's essays. Comments need to include one specific area of strength and two ideas to help revise. NO BLANKET STATEMENTS ie.. this is good...be specific! Tomorrow's class is devoted to using the comments to help revise the essay. A final draft is to be saved on the server and printed out by the end of class tomorrow.
Reminder CORNELL NOTES DUE Wednesday 4/27 and a reading log that reflects 90 minutes of reading and a parent signature.
