1. Come in and get out a piece of loose leaf paper.
PofE II Into Class: Monday, February 2nd
Come in and get out a piece of loose leaf paper.
Title it “Fighting” and respond to the following prompt:
Think about a fight you have had with anyone (mom, dad, sibling, boyfriend/ girlfriend, friend, etc.). Tell the story about what happened.
Today’s Goal:
Practice using dialogue in narrative writing in preparation for Q1 EA
Due today:
None
Handouts/Pieces Read:
None
Out of Class (Homework):
NONE!

2. American Lit. Into Class: Monday, Feb. 2nd
Please come in and grab a literature book off the shelf and get out a writing utensil.
Open up to pg. 120.
Today’s Goal:
Become aware of the literary elements of the Puritan era.
Due today:
1. NONE!
Handouts/Pieces Read:
SOAPStone Chart
“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” – pg. 120
Out of Class (Homework):
None!

3. Come in and get out your notes from yesterday.
PofE II Into Class: Tuesday, February 3rd
Come in and get out your notes from yesterday.
Revise your “Fighting “ story from yesterday using dialogue and sensory details to show the reader what happened. Each time you lead into a piece of dialogue, use the word ‘said’ as your dialogue tag.
Today’s Goal:
Understand how to use Voice to dialogue to improve the quality of narrative writing
Due today:
None
Handouts/Pieces Read:
More Than 100 Words to Say ‘Said’
‘Said’ Classification Chart
Out of Class (Homework):
Revise “Fighting Paragraph” – Needs to have at least five lines of dialogue and not use ‘Said’.

4. American Lit. Into Class: Tuesday, Feb. 3rd
Come in and get out your SOAPStone worksheet from yesterday, a piece of loose leaf paper, and a writing utensil.
Today’s Goal:
Become aware of the literary elements of the Puritan era.
Due today:
NONE!
Handouts/Pieces Read:
“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” Sermon Assignment
Out of Class (Homework):
Finish Sermon – due Thursday!

5. _____________ in the hands of a(n)
noun
____________ ________________.
adjective noun

6. PofE II Into Class: Wednesday, Feb. 4th
Come in and grab a card from Ms. Whitaker.
Sit at the group that corresponds with your card.
Get out your “Fighting” Paragraph that was homework and your ‘Said’ packet from yesterday. Staple them, make sure your name is on it, and turn it in to your hour’s bin.
Today’s Goal:
Understand how to use dialogue to improve the quality of narrative writing
Due today:
Revised “Fighting” Paragraph
Handouts/Pieces Read:
Punctuating Dialogue
Dialogue Group Activity Snippets
Out of Class (Homework):
NONE!

7. “I love to go the movies,” Cameron said, “but there is nothing good showing at all.”
“I know,” Marcie replied. “It is crazy how many silly romantic comedies they churn out.”
“Tell me about it,” Cameron exclaimed. “If I see one more stupid Kate Hudson/Matthew McConaughey puke-fest, I will personally poke my eye out with an ice-pick and perform my own lobotomy!”
“I think that may be a little bit outrageous,” Marcie pointed out, “but I can get behind the sentiment. My big beef, though, is the atrocious horror movies lately. What happened to scaring us rather than grossing us out?”
“Would you rather go out to dinner tonight?” Cameron asked.
“Sounds like a plan,” Marcie agreed. They left to go to the corner deli, walking arm in arm.

8. Please come in and grab a literature book; turn to pg. 130.
Today’s Goal:
Introduce ourselves to background information on The Crucible.
American Lit. Into Class: Wednesday, Feb 4th
Please come in and grab a literature book; turn to pg. 130.
Due today:
1. None!
Handouts/Pieces Read:
The Crucible – Overture
Prediction Paragraph
Out of Class (Homework):
Sermon due Tomorrow!

9. Come in and sit in your new seat with your dialogue group.
PofE II Into Class: Thursday, February 5th
Come in and sit in your new seat with your dialogue group.
Come grab your dialogue pink card from Ms. Whitaker and get out a piece of loose leaf paper for your group.
Today’s Goal:
Understand how to use dialogue to improve the quality of narrative writing
Due today:
1. None
Handouts/Pieces Read:
Dialogue Group Activity Snippets
Out of Class (Homework):
Be ready to present dialogue stories tomorrow!
Bring in any picture for photo prompt!

10. Group Dialogue Activity
Choose a narrative for your group.
Revise the paragraph by writing dialogue instead of only narrative. Use vivid vocabulary and avoid the words ‘said’ or ‘tell.’
Prepare to perform your dialogues by practicing out loud, using expression. One person will read the information that is not dialogue while the others will read the dialogue of the different characters.
Present your dialogue to the class.
You need at least 10 lines of dialogue and three out of the five senses.

11. Come in and get out your homework from last night.
Today’s Goal:
Analyze the actions of the characters in Act I and how they contribute to the plot and theme of the play.
American Lit. Into Class: Thursday, Feb. 5th
Come in and get out your homework from last night.
Then, get out a literature book and open it to pg. 137.
Due today:
1. Sermon
Handouts/Pieces Read:
The Crucible – Act I
Out of Class (Homework):
NONE!

12. PofE II Into Class: Friday, February 6th
Come in and get out your group dialogue story or grab your copies from Ms. Whitaker. Also pick up your pink slip.
Practice reading it in your group so you’re ready to present in a few minutes.
Today’s Goal:
Understand how to use dialogue to improve the quality of narrative writing
Due today:
Group Dialogue Activity Story
Photo Prompt Picture
Handouts/Pieces Read:
Picture Prompt Writing
Out of Class (Homework):
NONE – Have a great weekend!

13. Using one of the photos on your table, write a story that narrates what is going on in the picture. Be sure to include the following:
3 lines of dialogue
At least 3 sensory details
At least 1 Smiley Face Trick

14. Six Traits Story with Class Revisions
Smiley Face Tricks Paragraph
Self-Portrait with Paragraph
Let’s Talk Voice Interactive Notes
Favorite Song Paragraph
Challenge Paragraph

15. Come in and grab a textbook. Open to pg. 146.
Today’s Goal:
Analyze the actions of the characters in Act I and how they contribute to the plot and theme of the play.
American Lit. Into Class: Friday, Feb. 6th
Come in and grab a textbook. Open to pg. 146.
Due today:
1. Q1 EA#1 Unpacking
Handouts/Pieces Read:
The Crucible
Act 1 Response Paragraph
Out of Class (Homework):
Finish Act 1 Response Perfect Paragraph

16. Reflect on the events that occurred in Act I of The Crucible
Reflect on the events that occurred in Act I of The Crucible. In Perfect Paragraph Format, respond to the following prompt using textual support to back up your argument:
Based on the behavior of the young girls in Act I, do you feel the girls are truly bewitched by some sort of witchcraft or dark force or are they faking it to avoid getting into trouble? Support your argument with at least three quotes from the story, making sure to cite your quotes in MLA format.