A few reminders/announcements:
- June 1 is the last day to turn in any make-up work for partial credit.
- Please turn in any outstanding library books asap.
- Journals are due Friday, June 1 during class.
- The entire school will read A Step Toward Falling this summer. It's available on Amazon for $4.19 as of this update.
MONDAY: Memorial Day holiday.
TUESDAY, 4th period: (Adjusted Class Comp schedule): Fill out questionnaire. Brainstorming Worksheet, interview each other and fill out. Journal exercise. Go over 4 options for final assignment. Read a sample and evaluate as a class.
Due: n/a
Homework: Decide which of the 4 options you will write for the final assignment. If you're planning on applying to colleges, research what their requirements are for a personal statement/essay.
Continue work on Independent Reading Final Assignment, due Friday, June 1.
TUESDAY, 6th period: (Adjusted Class Comp schedule): Journal warm-up. Go over 4 options for final assignment. Read a sample and evaluate as a class. Time on laptops to begin writing.
Homework: Decide which of the 4 options you will write for the final assignment. If you're planning on applying to colleges, research what their requirements are for a personal statement/essay.
Continue work on Independent Reading Final Assignment, due Friday, June 1.
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: Journal warm-up. Discuss topic choices for college essays. Read and evaluate samples as a class. Begin writing on laptops, with individual help.
Due: Decide which of the 4 options you will write for the final assignment. If you're planning on applying to colleges, research what their requirements are for a personal statement/essay.
Homework: Continue work on Independent Reading Final Assignment, due Friday, June 1.
FRIDAY: (All review day: 55 minute classes) Journal warm-up, then put them in the classroom bin. How to add imagery/specific details to your essay to ensure it's highlighting your important points and unique to you. Work time on laptops.
Due: Journals in the classroom bin for a final journal check.
Independent Reading Final Assignment due to Independent Reading section on Turnitin.com by Friday, June 1 at 10:00 p.m.
Homework: Continue working on the final college essay which will be uploaded on the day and time of your final next week.