Sunday, October 11, 2009

Mon./Tues., Oct. 12-13

Read today's announcements here.

Let's have a "ha-ha" moment. Each of the following sentences have two possible meanings...what are they?



  • Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
  • Hospitals Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
  • Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
  • Miners Refuse to Work after Death
  • Man Struck By Lightning Faces Battery Charge
  • (Source: http://www.webenglishteacher.com/)

Want to check out a book from Cafe 16 Library? We have a new method of checking out books!

Reminder: Need to submit homework to Mrs. Gillmore? I have created an email just for that very purpose!

Today's Menu!

Writer's Notebook: Reflect on possible topics for your totem pole. WN due in class on Friday!

Lit Circle:

  • Make final totel pole selections.
  • Assign sections.
  • Determine how you want to create your sections.
  • Review paragraph structure. Paragraph/Composition test on Wednesday!
  • HOMEWORK: Draft your paragraphs for Wednesday.

BLOG: You choose the topic.

  • May choose a topic from your Writer's Notebook, the news, other blogs.
  • Then comment on the three blogs following your blog on the class list.
  • Due Saturday by noon.
  • Remember blog posts are a test grade!

OTHER:

  • Book Reviews are due. Should have three reviews on your blog and three on GoodReads...this equals six posts = a test grade!

REMINDER:

  • Have your role sheet for your A Pioneer Never Quits novel ready for Lit Circle time on Wednesday!

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