Week #2 - Procedures, Expectations, and Review

Hello Sophomores!

Since you are now aware of the site - I know you will be checking here frequently for class reminders, updates, due dates, and assignments.

We had a terrific first week together establishing our class culture and community - awesome job on your letters, six word memoirs, and partner poems.  I know that we will continue to honor ourselves and our classmates with genuine and authentic work which honors individuality and voice.

This week we will review class procedures and expectations.  You will sign up for Reminder101, get your class computer #, get familiar with the Writer's NB, preview the blog and class syllabus, as well as receive numerous ways to contact me should you have any concerns.  Please write down all necessary information in your planner.

Here is our tentative schedule for the week.  I update it every Sunday, however please revisit this site every Wednesday for any updates or changes that may occur.  Have a wonderful week.

Monday - Intro Writer's NB, blog, syllabus, expectations, seating changes, finish Partner Poems
Homework - Have your textbook/reader in class for credit tomorrow (Tuesday).  You will need an independent reading selection for THURS.

Tuesday - Finish procedures, Book/Reader Check, Finish Partner Poems,
Review Literary Terms, Read "The Sniper"
HW - Finish reading, marking, annotating "The Sniper", prep for class discussion Thurs.

Wednesday - Review Literary Terms, Read "Dead Men's Path"
HW - Finish reading, marking, annotating "Dead Men's Path", prep for class discussion Thurs.  You will need your Independent Reading selection in class on Thurs. to receive credit.

Thursday - Independent reading selection check, Socratic Discussion (fishbowl style) - we will review/discuss both short stories and the literary devices the author's used to tell their stories.  Be sure to bring both texts with annotations, notes, discussion points, etc...
HW - Have your Indep. Reading with your tomorrow.

Friday - In class writing Diagnostic.  Every student will have the entire class period to complete an in class timed writing prompt.  Please note ALL 10th grade students will be doing this.  You will want to do your very best to allow me to see where your strengths lay and where you might need some assistance.  Please do your very best.  If you finish early - you will read independently.

Have a great week.  Please communicate with me if you have any questions.  Please be sure to read over the syllabus so you are aware of how assignments and efforts will contribute to your grade in our class.

Samakosky