1. Monday, September 21, 2015 Objective: Agenda: Notebook: Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
The Most Important Thing
Daily Quote:
“You have to let people see what you wrote. It will never be perfect, but perfect is boring.”
Tina Fey
Objective:
Identify examples of internal characterization
Understand internal and external story elements
Agenda:
Read “The Moustache” by Robert Cormier
Highlight the characters thoughts
Identify external story elements and internal story elements
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INDENTIFYING INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL STORY ELEMENTS
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3. Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Notebook: Lost in Translation Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
Lost in Translation
Daily Quote:
“Being alive is exquisitely rare. Being alive and human is possibly one of the rarest things to ever be…I forgot that. You hit a bulls-eye 20 million times.”
Donald Glover
Objective:
Understand how to format dialogue
Agenda:
Formatting Dialogue
Techniques for formatting dialogue handout/worksheet
Notebook – Lost in Translation
Write a conversation between two characters from different books, TV shows, movies, etc.
Remember, you must use properly formatted dialogue
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FORMATTING DIALOGUE INTRODUCTION/PRACTICE
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4. Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Notebook: The Me in the Moment
English 9
Notebook:
The Me in the Moment
Daily Quote:
“…so when the world knocks at your front door, clutch the knob gently and open on up, running forward into its widespread greeting arms with your hands before you, fingertips trembling though they may be.”
Anis Mojgani
Objective:
Understand how to register, sign up, and submit an assignment on Edmodo
Utilize close reading techniques to understand the informational text provided
Agenda:
Notebook
In vivid detail, describe yourself in your favorite personal narrative
Edmodo Introduction
Create Account
Edmodo Assignment #1
Due Friday, September 25
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INTRODUCTION TO EDMODO/READING PRE-TEST
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5. Thursday, September 24, 2015 Notebook: Capturing Moments in Time
English 9
Notebook:
Capturing Moments in Time
Daily Quote:
“Curious that we spend more time congratulating people who have succeeded than encouraging people who have not.”
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Objective:
Writer’s focus on the world around them to develop their stories
Utilize figurative language including sensory details
Develop the setting of your personal narrative
Attempt to create stories you can “live in”
Agenda:
Writer’s Notebook:
Observational Walk
Create a vivid and “alive” setting
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OBSERVATION WALK/DEVELOPMENT OF SETTING
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6. Friday, September 25, 2015 Notebook: None Today! Daily Quote:
English 9
Notebook:
None Today!
Daily Quote:
“What day is it?” asked Pooh. “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh.
Objective:
Understand how to use Google Docs, and how it can save you time!
Revise your writing using the skills we have discussed
Use the personal narratives we have read as models to improve your piece
Agenda:
Personal Narrative:
Google Docs Crash Course
Begin typing your revised draft
Include: dialogue, well developed characters and setting
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INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE DOCS/BEGIN FINAL DRAFT
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