Letters to Freshmen

Today I will: 

• write a letter to next year's 9th graders giving sage advice to help with their success

Today's Agenda:
1. Return Literature Circle Novels to the library
2. Letter Writing

Homework:

None!

Lit -Circle Timed writing

Today I will: 

• Analyze literature based on the theme of conflicts.  I will differentiate types of conflict and argue in a clear and cohesive essay about my Literature Circle book, selecting evidence to support your argument.

Today's Agenda:
1. Write your Literature Circle essay (Timed Writing)
2. Essay Format Guide

Homework:

Work on your affirmations- due tomorrow!

Final Lit-circle and Affirmations

Today I will: 

• Construct and organize well-written paraphrases to be utilized in the literature circle timed writing.
• Write Main Claim and two sub-claims for TW
• Create a blog post for my lit-circle book

Today's Agenda:

- Affirmations

- LIt-circle #4- your Timed Writing is on Monday.
- All preparation for your timed writing must be completed in class.
- Your evidence collector must be returned to the teacher if you want to use it.

Work on Evidence Collector

Homework: 

Work on your affirmations -due Tuesday