December 5-9,2011

Two more weeks until the break, let's finish strong. This week we will start moving away from Fahrenheit 451 and begin writing short stories. Some important days to note:

• Tuesday you will receive your 451 essays back. We will review it and go over ways to improve/revise. This is a very important day. Make sure to be in class!
• Wednesday you will rewrite one paragraph form your essay making improvements discussed in class on Tuesday
• Vocabulary packet due Wednesday
• Vocabulary test Friday

Monday, December 5, 2011

1. SSR
2. Receive vocabulary packet
3. Finish 451 Video

Homework: Work on vocabulary packet

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

1. SSR
2. Review last week's vocabulary test
3. Get back 451 essay
4. Revisions and improvements

Homework: Vocabulary Packet due tomorrow

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

1. SSR
2. Correct vocabulary packet
3. Rewrite essay paragraph

Homework: Study vocabulary for test

Thursday, December 8, 2011

1. SSR
2. Vocabulary pretest/bingo
3. Group short story

Homework: Study vocabulary for test

Friday, December 9, 2011

1. SSR
2. Vocabulary test
3. Review short stories from yesterday
4. Plot short story

Homework: Write the first draft of your short story