1. Unit 1.4 Personal Narrative Thursday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 6

2. Thursday, Sept. 5 0 TURN IN ROUGH DRAFTS ON YOUR WAY IN AND MS. U WILL CHECK YOU OFF! 0 Objective: I will revise my personal narrative and a partner’s by using my rubric and revision examples. 0 Standards: Reading 1.1, Writing 1.2, Writing Applications 2.1 0 Journal Question: What is the most difficult part of writing for you? Explain why.

3. Mini-Lesson: Sentence Variation 0 We will look over the worksheet and strategies together.

4. Rubric 0 Look at the rubric and review each category. 0 What do you need to do to receive a 4 in each category?

5. Student Example 1 0 Listen to essay being read aloud. 0 Make notes/annotations in the margins. 0 Rate this student using the rubric and the scoring sheet at the end of the packet. Don’t forget to include a reason why!!

6. Student Example 2 0 Listen to essay being read aloud. 0 Make notes/annotations in the margins. 0 Rate this student using the rubric and the scoring sheet at the end of the packet. Don’t forget to include a reason why!!

7. Partner’s Personal Narrative (10 min) 0 Ms. U will give you a random personal narrative from someone in this class. 0 **If you do not have a personal narrative, please rate Student Example #3. 0 Rate this student using the rubric and the scoring sheet at the end of the packet. Don’t forget to include a reason why!!

8. Additional Partner’s Personal Narrative (10 min) 0 Ms. U will give you a random personal narrative from someone in this class. 0 Rate this student using the rubric and the scoring sheet at the end of the packet. Don’t forget to include a reason why!!

9. Time to Write/Finish Benchmarks (30 min) 0 Use your partner’s comments to help you rewrite your rough draft. 0 Keep in mind: 0 Finals Drafts Due: 0 Tuesday, Sept. 17 (Block 5) 0 Wednesday, Sept 18 (Block 2, 4, 8)

10. Text Reminders 0 For text reminders about assignments, text the number (669) 800-1330 with the appropriate code: 0 Block 2 @msuyk2 0 Block 4 @msuyk4 0 Block 5 @msuyk5 0 Block8 @msuyk

11. Honors Classes 0 Every other Thursday after school 0 Extra reading and writing assignments 0 Counts on your transcript 0 If you are interested: Write a letter to Ms. U explaining why you should be in the honors class. Due next time I see you! 0 First honors class: Thursday, Sept 12 3:15- 4:15pm

12. Revisit Objective 0 Today’s Objective: I will work on my personal narrative rough draft and assess my learning goals for this unit. 0 Rate yourself and explain why. 0 Return your English binder to the shelf. 0 **Take what you need home if you need to work on your rough draft!!