Classwork:
- Do Now: Planning Sheet
- Then: Quiz #23 review
- After: Requirements for Draft 3 of the Research Paper
- Preview Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
- Finish Draft 3 of the Research Paper
- Last day for late work is Friday, March 2
Classwork:
- Do Now: Mini-reflection on research process
- After: Extended time for reflection writing OR Edit 3rd draft
- During: Individual student conferences
- Then: distribute parent forms for Slaughterhouse Five
- Last Day for late work is Friday, March 2
- Create Draft 4 if desired after conferences
Classwork:
- Do Now: Bombing of Dresden video
- After: collect parent forms for Slaughterhouse Five and begin reading OR writing time for Draft 4
- During: Individual student conferences
- Then: discuss procedure for reading Slaughterhouse Five for next week and over the break
- Finish writing Draft 4 of the research paper (if desired after student conference)
- Read Slaughterhouse Five at your own pace...for now.
Classwork:
- Do Now: What is your impression of Billy Pilgrim?
- Then: 30 minute reading session
- After: Assign groups to formulate ideas for Slaughterhouse Five activity
- Next: Evaluate group ideas and introduce first essay topic
- Continue Reading at your own pace
- Gather Materials for 3rd Quarter Portfolio (Due after the break)
Classwork:
- Do Now: Why does Billy Pilgrim shift through time?
- After: Character Trading Card Activity
- Then: groups finalize ideas for Slaughterhouse Five activity
- Next: Review requirements for 3rd quarter portfolio
- Continue Reading Slaughterhouse Five over the break to page 136 (at least)
- Create 3rd quarter portfolio (due upon return in the 4th quarter)
- Watch Biography video about Kurt Vonnegut- arrive to class next quarter ready to write!
