Date

In-class

Homework

1

Tu 8.26

Introductions

Handouts

Who are you? Brainstorm

Write a 1-2 paragraph response on “who you are ... really” Typed.

2

Th 8.28

I am … Share ideas with class

Where I’m From Poem

Write an “I Am From” poem. Typed.

3

Tu 9.2

Who are you? Narrowing & Developing Ideas. Grammar fun!

Nothing

4

Th 9.4

Hand back paragraphs.

More grammar. Creative writing. Sentence fun.

Review personal narrative guidelines. Revise paragraph(s).

5

Mo 9.8

Peer editing groups. More grammar fun!

Polish up final paragraph(s). Typed.

6

We 9.10

The Greeks and why they matter so much! Bring The Odyssey to class. Introduce – The Greek Gods and You: A Visual Presentation

Start working on poster project

7

Fr 9.12

Library Day – meet Derek & Kim. Learn where to find information.

Work on poster project

8.

Tu 9.16

Work on poster and presentation. Work in Library.

Polish up poster and get ready to present. DUE ON THURSDAY.