Sunday, September 22, 2013

Monday, September 23

Do now:

  • Take out your homework
  • Reflect on homework reading
  • Prepare to discuss: What makes for a "quick read?"
Agenda:
  • Discuss the term, "quick read."
  • Discuss homework questions
  • Discuss ACT vs SAT
  • college essay work
SWBAT:

  • Apply elements of the author's craft into their own writing.
  • Appreciate the impact that dialogue has on pacing and energy of a piece of writing.
  • Transfer the appropriate elements of memoir writing to the college essay.
Homework:
  • Full rough draft, common application essay/ memoir  due on Wednesday. Peer editing in class on Wednesday. Those who are unprepared will receive a zero for homework and class participation. Essays must be a minimum of 500-650 words.

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