Week of January 26-30

Monday, January 26:

• Intro to Short Story (syllabus) and supply list
• Icebreaker activities
• Bring composition book to class by Wednesday
• Signed syllabus due Friday
• Bring fiction book to class by Monday

Tuesday, January 27:

• Finish icebreaker activity
• Discuss classroom rules/procedures
• Homework/bathroom passes
• Class website information
• Remind101

Wednesday, January 28:

• 11/12 Common Assessment
• Notes:  Introduction to Short Story

Thursday, January 29:

• Notes:  Elements of Plot
• Read "Cinderella" in groups.  Use the powerpoint slide on the whiteboard to analyze the story for several elements of fiction.

Friday, January 30:

• Turn in signed syllabus
• Discuss elements of fiction in "Cinderella"
• Notes:  Conflict
• Read "A&P" (p.16) aloud in groups.  Take turns reading; use the "Say Something" strategy to discuss the story after your turn.

Week of January 12-16

Monday, January 12:

• Final Essay Rough Draft due - stamp drafts
• Self and peer-editing in class
• Final Draft due on Friday

Tuesday, January 13:

• Computer lab - edit essays/hold conferences

Wednesday, January 14:

• Last day in the computer lab to edit essays/hold conferences

Thursday, January 15:

• 11/12 Common Assessment
• Study tips for the exam - work on your 3x5 handwritten note card (optional) and begin studying for your exam by reviewing the notes in your comp book

Friday, January 16:

• Turn in Final Essay
• Class time to work on note card/study for the exam