May 4, 2011

Language Arts- Fisher (Periods 1, 4, 5, and 6)

Monday, May 2
Classwork:
  1. Do Now: Writing Prompt
  2. Then: Preview of Writing Workshop
  3. Reminder: Quiz #28 tomorrow
Homework:
  1. Suffix list #28: ess, et/ette, fic, ful, fy, hood, ic
  2. Short Story Rough Draft Due in-class on Thurs./Fr.
  3. Independent Reading Due Friday by 2:15
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 3 and 4
Classwork:
  1. Do Now: Quiz #28
  2. Then: Writing Workshop Stations (Help!, Writing, Editing, Typing)
  3. After: Reminder that SS rough draft is due AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS on Thursday/Friday
Homework:
  1. Short Story Rough Draft (due Thurs./Fri.)
  2. Independent Reading (due Friday by 2:15)
Thursday and Friday, May 5 and 6
Classwork:
  1. Do Now: Writing Warm-up with Daybook
  2. Then: Editing/Writing Workshop
  3. After: Reminder about Independent Reading (due Friday by 2:15) and Draft 1 (due next Tuesday/Wednesday @ THE BEGINNING OF CLASS)
Homework:
  1. Complete 1st Draft of Short Story by Tuesday/Wednesday AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS (must be typed with correct heading- see Short Story Requirements in the 'Important Documents' tab on the right or click here).
  2. Next Friday: Last Day for Late work
  3. See Final English Portfolio Requirements here