Brainstorm Major Project #5 THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, February 21
Wednesday, February 21
Due Today: open mind
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Classwork
- Do Now: Introduction by Mrs. Jacqueline Zambrano
- After: Discussion about what it takes to be a professional writer, tricks of the trade, and tips about how to get started
- Then: Question and Answer session about the presentation
- Next (time-permitting): Individual BONUS work-time for major project #4
Homework
- BONUS! Continue revisions to Major Project #4
- Begin thinking about Major Project #5 and create NEW proposal document
Thursday, February 22
Due Today: open mind
Learning Target: W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Classwork
- Do Now: Writing warm-up. The trouble started when Sofia brought home a _____ last week.
- After: Brainstorming MP #5- think about time...
- Then: Pre-write letter for MP#5 in notebook
- During: Begin drafting MP#5 letter
Target Practice: I can finish drafting my proposal for Major Project #5 by next class. Fist-5?
- continue drafting your next major project proposal letter by classtime on Monday
Looking Ahead...Deadlines, dealines, deadlines!
