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Quarter 1, Week 8 of 10

Monday, September 23
Due Today: INB Vocabulary ((35 adjectives)
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. .W.11-12.3.C Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 5 minute writing warm-up with image (image provided in class)
    • 1 min. 30 sec. to list descriptive words about the image
    • 2 min. to write story (no story-starter provided for this one)
  2. After: Tips from a pro for writing the hero's journey (click here for the video)
    • There is one image of fowl language on paper
    • The video includes analysis of Chris Nolan's Batman: The Dark Knight
    • Click here for story circle worksheet (printed version provided in class)
  3. Then: Individual time to plan, write, or revise Major Project #2
  4. During: Individual student-teacher meetings on project progress
Target Practice: I can use my knowledge of the story circle to improve my Major Project #2 hero's journey story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Leave Vocabulary List on Period 5 shelf for grading (you'll get it back on Wednesday)
  • Continue revising Major Project 2. Use the Story Circle worksheet provided in class to see if you've included all of the story elements.
Wednesday, September 25
Due Today: Continue writing Major Project #2
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. W.11-12.3.C Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 5 minute writing warm-up with image (image provided in class)
    • 1 min. 30 sec. to list descriptive words about the image
    • 2 min. to write story (no story-starter provided for this one)
  2. After: Click here for seven tips for learning how to self-edit creative writing
    • print and annotate the article OR take notes in your INB
  3. Then: Individual time to plan, write, or revise Major Project #2
  4. Next: Individual student-teacher meetings on project progress
Target Practice: I can use my knowledge of the story circle to improve my Major Project #2 hero's journey story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising Major Project 2
Friday, September 27
Due Today: Continue Major Project #2
Learning Target: RL.9-10.3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. W.11-12.3.C Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome.
Classwork
  1. Do Now: 5 minute writing warm-up: A day in the life of a...
    • Write from the perspective of an object (object will be provided for everyone to write about)
  2. After: Writer's Checklist (click here to see the checklist)
  3. Then: Individual time to plan, write, or revise Major Project #2
  4. During: Individual student-teacher meetings on project progress
Target Practice: I can use my learning from the writer's checklist to improve my Major Project #2 story. Fist-5?
Homework
  • Continue revising Major Project 2
Looking Ahead...Final Draft of the Story!
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