Mon/Tues: Nov. 2-3

Writer's Notebook:

1. Is Speak a novel about life in a high school? In what ways is Merryweather High School similar to your school? In what ways is it different?
2. Why might Anderson have named this school Merry-weather?

Novel Dissection...Speak:

1. Lit Circle Discussion.
2. Essay assignment.
3. Literary Totem Poles: Check paragraph format...proof!

Writer's Workshop: Phrases.

1. Review prepositional phrases.
2. What are appositives?
3. What are abosolutes?
4. Include at least one of each in your totem pole paragraphs. Underline them.

November is National Family Literacy Month: Here's the deal!

1. Your parent/guardian may read one of your required books for you!
2. Discuss the book with your parent/guardian.
3. Blog about your experience.
4. Deadline December 1.

A New Contest for Us! Enter the Young Adult Novel Contest!

1. Need a title and the first 250 words.
2. Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 24.
3. Here's mine...a drafty draft.