Paper Collection

Today we began the day by turning in the literary analysis papers on Of Mice and Men. After the customary reading of the titles, we spent the rest of the day going over the notes, which were collected at the end of the day.

Essays Due Tomorrow!

1st period spent the day in the computer lab working on four year plans.

In 5th period we did page 72 in the grammar workbook and began a discussion of the notes from yesterday.

Tuesday

In 1st period we did page 72 in the grammar workbook and began a discussion of the notes from yesterday. Tomorrow we will be in the computer lab (IT101) working with Navigator.

In 5th period, we wrapped up the notes assignment from Friday, which includes Cornell notes on pages 508 to 513 with the margin questions on the sample texts. Students who didn't finish should finish for homework.

Monday

In 1st period, we wrapped up the notes assignment from Friday, which includes Cornell notes on pages 508 to 513 with the margin questions on the sample texts. Students who didn't finish should finish for homework.
Today in 5th period, we started a new page of warm-ups with the activity on page 506 of the textbook and began the introductory workshop notes on page 508.

Separate Paths

Today in 1st period, we started a new page of warm-ups with the activity on page 506 of the textbook and began the introductory workshop notes on page 508.

5th period attended the holiday assembly.

Response Groups: Part 2

Today we wrapped up response groups and students had an opportunity to begin typing their essays.
Textbooks tomorrow in period 1.

Wednesday

Students spent the day in response groups, working on their Of Mice and Men essays.

Fish Bowl

Today we practiced response groups, modeling the response groups we will have tomorrow. I also checked off completed essay drafts.

In Conclusion...

Today we worked on conclusion paragraphs for the OMM essay. Students should now have complete rough drafts ready for tomorrow's class.

Writing Time

Today students had the entire period to write the body paragraphs of their Of Mice and Men essays. Many students finished these in class. Students who didn't finish should finish over the weekend.
We will work on conclusions on Monday.

The Introduction

I began the period by checking off the second essay worksheet, which should have been at least partially completed for homework last night. We then went over a sample introduction and students had an opportunity to finish worksheet two and write their introductions in class. Students needing to finish their introductions should do so for homework. Some students finished their introductions and moved on to the body of their essay.

Essay Time

Tuesday students began the day brainstorming theme ideas for Of Mice and Men. For the rest of the period, students used their notes and copies of the book to complete Essay Worksheet #1 which asked them to gather quotations in support of their chosen theme.
Wednesday students completed Worksheet #1 and moved on to Worksheet #2 which focuses on thesis statements and topic sentences. Students should be through at least half of Worksheet #2 by class time tomorrow.