English 10
August 25-29
Monday
Open: Sheila Mant quote quiz
Book review books
Materials check
Assign essay one p. 85 Persuading through Personal Narrative
Homework: Read The Book of Sand p.44. Essay thesis due Wed. Essay due Friday
Tuesday
Open: what have you been obsessed with at one time or other?
Nintendo/TV or Movies/Computer/Sports. Go to the appropriate corner and give symptoms of the obsession. Switch and give symptoms you’ve seen of others
Discuss essays and Book of Sand
Read ATDOAPTI
Homework: thesis due tomorrow.
Block
Open: Diary
Present thesis to class
Defend thesis
Diction--Words to use in your essay. P.80
Work on essays
Homework: essays due Friday
Friday
Open: Diary
Group editing on Smart Board
Title your essays and erase your name.
Essay workshop—stations. Grammar and usage, Diction, Organization, Imagery and details, catch-all.
Homework: essays due Tuesday. Read pg.82 Travels with Charley
