Weekly Calendar 12/8-12/12

Monday 12/8/08

• Objective: Review for exam on paragraph & essay structure
  
• Activities: 1) exam review, 2) make flashcards, 3) SSR & Quickwrite
  
• Homework: Re-create the essay outline on the hot pink sheet for a 5-paragraph essay. Label & define/explain each of the key essay elements.
  

Tuesday 12/9/08

• Objective: Demonstrate knowledge on paragraph and essay structure & grammar
  
• Activities: 1) exam on paragraph & essay structure, 2) review new writing prompts, 3) free-write/brainstorm on one topic, 4) identify thesis & main ideas
  
• Homework: Complete your essay outline
  

Wednesday 12/10/08

• Objective: 1) Develop writing practice, 2) Develop book group discussions
  
• Activities: 1) WW: write intro paragraphs, 2) grammar: double negatives, 3) SSR & quickwrite, 4) book groups meet
  
• Homework: Write first & second fully developed body paragraphs for your essay
  

Thursday 12/11/08

• Objective: 1) Develop writing practice, 2) Grammar practice with negatives
  
• Activities: 1) writer's chair, 2) grammar: double negatives, 3) WW: 3rd body paragraph
  
• Homework: Write your fully developed concluding paragraph for your essay
  

Friday 12/12/08

• Objective: Review writing & writing process
  
• Activities: 1) open mic!, 2) "Writer's Life" with Ms. Bayerl, 3) writer's chair, 4) highlight key elements in essay, 5) SSR & quickwrite
  
• Homework: Read 15-20 pages in your SSR book & annotate with 6-12 Level 2-3 notes or 3/4 pages of Level 2-3 quickwriting