Updates for the week of 11/28

11/28 and 11/29:
Today in class we practiced your poem.
 We read chapter one of The Scarlet Letter, and we practiced notice and focus techniques in order to predict what the novel would be about.
We reviewed how to write a review.

Due on 11/30 or 12/1 3 copies of the rough draft of your book review.

Poetry Outloud poems will be performed on 12/8 and 12/9.

Keep Practicing!

Homework over Thanksgiving Break

• If you haven't completed your outside reading book yet, please make sure that you have read it by 11/28.
• Practice your Poetry Out loud poem at least once each day.
• There is extra credit available for second quarter. See the previous post on The Great Thanksgiving Listen.

Have a great week!

11/17

Today in class we:

Practiced your poem with the tones you discovered in the poem.
Read your outside reading book.
Reviewed a model Frederick Douglass paper to compare with your own.

Homework: Poem to be delivered 12/2
Outside reading book due 11/28
Optional extra credit assignment!

Updates and due dates!

You should continue to memorize your poem. Remember poems completely memorized are due on 11/14 or 11/15. You should also be reading your outside reading books, which are due when you return from Thanksgiving break.
 
Happy Veteran's Day! Hug a veteran.

Extra Credit Opportunity: The Great Thanksgiving Listen

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