Hello Writers!
I hope this update finds you well, rested, and motivated. I am very proud of us for transforming our classroom into an authentic and safe environment that rewards sincere efforts to improving our writing always. Find your voice and use all of your opportunities to improve your own goals as the author of your own life story.
Extra Credit Opportunities:
Poetry Club - Wednesday @ lunch
Bring paper for printing and print (at the appropriate time) whenever you want
Tissues/Hand Sanitizer - Let's stay healthy!
Open House is this Thursday 10/3.
Here is the tentative schedule for the week. Your Homework is a continuation to write, edit, revise WI#4 and WI#5....as well as any other pieces your are looking to publish in your end of semester portfolio. Always be prepared to bring your writing to workshop with your WRG.
Monday
* Mentor Text Check - Did you bring your own piece of mentor text? Annotated? W/a paragraph or two explaining what we can learn stylistically as writers?
* Writing Territories Activity
* Mentor Text #5 - Read/Annotate/Discuss
Tuesday - *** You can type, write, print, etc...after school until 3 p.m. ***
* I Am - Brainstorming Activity
* Begin WI #5 - "I Am...."
* Writing Time
Wednesday
* WRG - WI #5 draft is due - MUST be typed. Bring copies.
* You must follow protocols - have your P,Q,W handouts with you
* You will receive a new handout that will allow you to track your progress more genuinely
Thursday
* RRG - Reading Response Group
* You will meet with your WRG to read and discuss your Mentor Text selections. More information will be given in class. You will need your Mentor Text selection with you.
Friday
* Author's Chair - this counts toward your overall class participation
Have a good week. Your assessment (either WI #4 or WI#5) is due on Thursday 10/10. No Late Work will be accepted. Make sure to talk with myself or Mr. Turner if you have any questions or concerns. Grades for this six week grading period close on Friday 10/11.
Write On!
Samakosky
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