English 8 Plans - October 24 - 28

Monday, October 24
In Class
Shortened class - Bob Gilette in to speak about his book
Reader’s workshop - character traits, 2 column notes about characteristic and proof
HW
WV 6 - compound sentences

Tuesday, October 25
In Class
Activity - Using strong vocabulary - verbs and adjectives
Polish your poem
HW
WV 5 - compound-complex sentences
Final draft of poem due Friday

Wednesday, October 26
In Class
Analogies
Reader’s workshop
HW
WV 5 - compound-complex sentences
Final draft of poem and printed photo due Friday
Character letter essay due Monday

Thursday, October 27
In Class
Finish writing poem - peer edit - PQP
HW
WV 5 - compound-complex sentences
Final draft of poem and printed photo due Friday
Character letter essay due Monday

Friday, October 28
In Class
Pick names out of a hat - this is the person to whom you will be writing your letter.
WV 5 - compound-complex sentences due
Share final draft of poem with photo
HW

Character letter essay due Monday