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Do Now 2/20/13 (3 min). Choose a seat where NO ONE WILL DISTRACT YOU. I will move you immediately if you are not focused. Log in to your computer and TURN OFF YOUR MONITOR. Take out any writing you’ve done so far, including rough drafts. Wait for instructions from Mr. Wood.
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Do Now 2/20/13 (3 min) • Choose a seat where NO ONE WILL DISTRACT YOU. I will move you immediately if you are not focused. • Log in to your computer and TURN OFF YOUR MONITOR. • Take out any writing you’ve done so far, including rough drafts. • Wait for instructions from Mr. Wood.
OurGoalsToday (1 min) By the end of class, you will be able to: • Conference with Mr. Wood about your Novel Analysis OR • Draft your summary and begin to draft another part of your novel analysis.
Conferencing (2 min) • What is a conference? • A 20 minute meeting with your literature circle and Mr. Wood where you can get personal help with your Novel Analysis. • When is my conference? • Today or Friday. • What should I bring to my conference? • A printed-out or handwritten draft of the section(s) of your Novel Analysis you want help with. • Questions you have about your Novel Analysis.
Exemplars and Rubrics (2 min) • There are exemplars on the middle table for each section of the writing project • These are “A Level” examples of student work. You should reference them to get ideas for your writing! • There are extra rubrics for all Tiers on the middle table. • Please check the rubrics and requirements for each section of the assignment. • If you need materials, ask to get them.
Part 4: Writing (50min) • You will now work on your novel analysis. • The expectation is that you are SILENTLY WORKING OR WHISPERING, IN YOUR SEAT, AND RAISING YOUR HAND IF YOU NEED HELP. • Today and Friday are your ONLY typing days. Monday is printing and stapling day. Tuesday is the showcase. • I am here before and after school if you need access to a computer.
Clean-up (2 mins) • Put the desks back into rows. • Worksheet manager – collect the worksheets • Folder manager – collect the folders • Look around your desk and see if there is any trash you can pick up, EVEN if it’s not yours.
Class meeting (3 mins) • Homework: Work on your Novel Analysis!! • Turn in last week’s homework assignment AND parent signature on the project letter. • Announcements: • Next vocab test – Friday, March 1st