Scratch that!

We'll be picking up our new books this coming week. No homework unless you have not turned in your role of the writer synthesis essay.

Synthesis Essays on "The Role of the Writer" due!

We will be transitioning into our new unit this week. Your "Role of Literature/Storytelling/the Writer" is due, complete Tuesday and Wednesday at the beginning of the period.

We will be viewing the film "Finding Forrester" as a grand finale to the unit and picking up our new book on Thursday/Friday.

Tuesday November 12 /Wednesday November 13

Bring your polished pieces on the role of the writer/stories. We will finish "Finding Forrester" in class and discuss. We will then be picking up the novel from our next unit.

I look forward to your work!

Wednesday/Thursday

Solid drafts due to be worked on in class!!!! Come with a typed draft for revision.

Due Monday/Tuesday

Periods 2 and 6

Bring a complete draft--700 words on Monday and Tuesday. We will work on self and peer-editing.

Period 7:

Come prepared with a one-page journal write about what stories have meant to you. We will continue the drafting process on Monday.

Remember that Monday is a Friday schedule!!!!

Tuesday/Wednesday

No homework unless you haven't finished the "Say You're One of Them" packet with responses recorded in your notebook.

Homework Periods 2, 5, 6 and 7

Instructions for stories from Say You’re One of Them, by Uwem Akpan.

Due Monday October 28 periods 2,5 and 6. Period 7 due on Wednesday October 30.

You have 2 choices, Basic Criteria or Challenge Criteria. Challenge Criteria does the same thing as Basic Criteria, but it includes and additional story and 2 more questions. Please read the instructions carefully.

Basic Criteria*

1. Finish reading, “An Ex-mas Feast”.

2. Read the interview with Uwem Akpan at the back of the packet.

3. Answer question 1, 2,  and 7. Make sure to answer clearly restating the question and to support your opinion with evidence from the text using quotes around anything you cite.

Challenge Criteria*

1. Finish reading “An Ex-mas Feast”

2. Read “What Language is That?”

3. Read the interview with Uwem Akpan

4. Respond to questions at the back: 1, 2, 4, 7 and 8. Make sure to formulate responses clearly, restating the questions and supporting your opinion with evidence from the text using quotes around anything you cite.

*Basic Criteria meets proficiency for grade-level requirements. Basic criteria is C level work. This level work is complete, accurate, and shows an understanding of the material.

*Challenge Criteria is A/B level work.  Here I am looking for depth of thought, analysis, and exploration of the topic. I expect the work to challenge you. This level work shows ownership of the topic.