Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Weekly Agenda 1/7-1/11

Weekly Agenda 1/7-1/11

Monday: Today we will begin a written analysis of "The Wizard of Oz." You will use the analysis notes that you completed before the break and an organizer worksheet to write your paper. You will also receive a study guide list to use for your 9-weeks exam and your semester exam.
**DUE DATE**
Honors- First draft of your Wizard of Oz paper due TUESDAY. Final draft due WEDNESDAY. You do NOT have to type this paper. However, it must be neatly written if it's not typed. If you type it, please double-space the paper and use 12 pt Times New Roman font.
Standard: Your final draft is due on FRIDAY. It must be typed or neatly written. Follow the same formatting guidelines.

Tuesday: Honors: Today you will write an expository essay about heroes. Your first draft of the heroes essay is due at the beginning of class WEDNESDAY.
Standard: Today you will continue working on your Wizard of Oz analysis paper.

Wednesday: Honors: We will complete TAG peer editing conferences with the HERO essay. Your WIZARD OF OZ essay is due today.
Standard: Today you will write an expository essay on heroes.

Thursday: FOURTH PERIOD- 9- weeks exam. Everyone else: We're reading "The Necklace" and completing question activities.

Friday: SECOND AND FIFTH PERIOD- 9-weeks exam. Everyone else: We're reading "The Necklace" and completing question activities.

THIRD AND SIXTH PERIOD WILL TAKE THE 9-WEEKS TEST ON MONDAY.

There will be a non-print analysis on "The Necklace" that will be due on January 28th. You will receive the assignment sheet and rubric on Thursday, January 10. We will also look at several examples to help you get ideas for what to complete. This is the first major grade for the 3rd quarter and so I'm giving you all a LOT of advance notice.

Study for your finals!!!

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