Week 3: What to Expect

We are diving head first into some great pieces this week

Mon. Sept. 17th:
* Skill Builder: Point of View. Quiz Tomorrow
* Read and dissect "The Weapon." Who's "the idiot with the loaded gun?"
* Words of the Week
* Independent read: Working through synthesis

Tues. Sept. 18th:
*Point of View Quiz
* Class modeled and collaboratively created synthesis piece. Thirty minds are better than one.

Wed. Sept. 19th:
*Skill Builder: Types of Character
* "Hairball" guided read. This story will stick with you!
Below you'll find an image of our notorious Canadian female author. She's alive and well. Find her on Twitter! Also, here's one of her beliefs about the act of writing itself. Do you agree? Check out the link provided for commentary on her piece. Remember, you're coming back to all of these pieces in a final choice evaluation.

One reviewer states "it may be her angriest story, but also one of her funniest." Commentary can be found on "Hairball" below

"Hairball" Commentary

Thurs. Sept. 20th:
* "Hairball" assignment. Get your creative juices flowing! Pick your mode. Pick Kat apart

Friday. Sept. 21st:
* Week 1 & 2 Vocab Quiz
* Create your "Hairball." Due Wednesday.