Book Talk x 3 & Indie Read w/ Rate calculation. Set an individualized reading goal for this book & then make an effort to read 2 hours per week (this includes the time we read in class).

Recap of what we did while remote and how to best get caught up if you’ve fallen behind.

• Fri. 1/7 – QW#3 “Why Grades Shouldn’t Exist”
• Mon. 1/10 – Dropbox Sign-Up & Share (see Mrs. C if you haven’t yet done this!)
• Tues. 1/11 – QW#4 How you doin’? Intro to Writing #1 (letter to Mrs. C)
• Wed. 1/12 – What is Essay? (read the examples on GClassroom)
• Thur. 1/13 – QW#5 Indelible moment / talk & notes about essay
• Fri. 1/14 – Padlet sign-up & post your reading update (every Friday)
• Mon. 1/17 – WRITING #1 was due in Dropbox!! (You can still complete this!!)
• Tues. 1/18 – QW#6 Body Parts / notes on “truths about writing”
• Wed. 1/19 – One on one check-ins
• Thur. 1/20 – Read Like a Writer intro & QW#7 “Cruel As It Is, We Somehow Go On” notices
• Fri. 1/21 – QW#8 Emotional States

Find all the details by looking back at each individual day (and cross-referencing the GClassroom when needed).

Book Trailers & Indie Read w/ padlet update (Add a new post-it to your column to update your reading progress.)

Quickwrite #8: Emotional States (choose any one and see where it takes you)

PASTDUE: Writing #1 – letter to Mrs. C was due Monday 1/17 in DROPBOX (note – you can ALWAYS turn in overdue work – get to it!)

IMPORTANT: Return to in-person learning on Monday!! See you IN the classroom. Be sure to catch up on anything you’ve missed.

Book Talk & Indie Read.

Read Like a Writer (RLaW) introduction. Take a look at the slides on GClassroom (I’ll share physical copies when we return in-person).

Quickwrite #7: Read the piece “Cruel As It Is, We Somehow Go On” by Leonard Pitts, Jr. and make notes of what RLaW notices you make. You may notice things like intentional repetition, great word choice, imagery, etc. See the annotated example to help guide you.

PASTDUE: Writing #1 – letter to Mrs. C was due Monday 1/17 in DROPBOX (note – you can ALWAYS turn in overdue work – get to it!)

IMPORTANT: If you have not successfully created and/or shared Dropbox folders, contact Mrs. C for assistance. I can help you one on one during Warrior Time. This is NOT optional.

Read Aloud – A Perfectly Messed Up Story by Patrick McDonnell.

One on one check-in day: reviewed the PAST DUE assignment and then checked in with everyone in individual breakout rooms. It’s not too late to turn in this assignment (no late penalties).

PASTDUE: Writing #1 – letter to Mrs. C was due Monday 1/17 in DROPBOX (note – you can ALWAYS turn in overdue work – get to it!)

IMPORTANT: If you have not successfully created and/or shared Dropbox folders, contact Mrs. C for assistance. I can help you one on one during Warrior Time. This is NOT optional.

Book Talk & Indie Read.

Quickwrite #6: Body Parts (choose one and see where it takes you for a 4 minute write)

NOTES: Some Truths About Writing – find the slides on today’s GClassroom stream (And if you missed, there’s a video to talk you through them. Please watch.)

PASTDUE: Writing #1 – letter to Mrs. C was due Monday 1/17 in DROPBOX (note – you can ALWAYS turn in overdue work – get to it!)

IMPORTANT: If you have not successfully created and/or shared Dropbox folders, contact Mrs. C for assistance. I can help you one on one during Warrior Time. This is NOT optional.

Book Trailers.

NEW: Sign up for padlet & add a post-it to show your reading progress. Find directions on GClassroom in the stream today.

Reminders to those who still need to create and/or share Dropbox folders. Contact Mrs. C if you need assistance. This is NOT optional.

ASSIGNMENT/DEADLINE: Writing #1 – letter to Mrs. C due no later than end of day Monday 1/17 in DROPBOX.

Book Talk & Indie Read.

Quickwrite #5: Indelible (write about a memory or moment that can’t be erased – feels permanent)

What is Essay? Discuss & Finish notepage of what essay is (and is NOT).

Update on Dropbox folder share – troubleshooting with anyone who needs assistance. Please complete this if you haven’t yet (you’ll NEED these for submitting work this semester!!)

ASSIGNMENT/DEADLINE: Writing #1 – letter to Mrs. C due no later than end of day Monday 1/17 in DROPBOX.

Book Talk & Indie Read.

What is Essay? Read the 3 example essays (yes, these are really essays) on today’s GClassroom stream. Then make a notepage where you attempt to answer the questions: what do these pieces have in common? how do they or do they not look like what you expect an essay to be? what features do these pieces of writing have? (We’ll talk about this tomorrow.)

Update on Dropbox folder share. Please complete this if you haven’t yet (you’ll NEED these for submitting work this semester!!)

ASSIGNMENT/DEADLINE: Writing #1 – letter to Mrs. C due no later than end of day Monday 1/17 in DROPBOX.

Book Talk & Indie Read w/ rate calculation – details on GClassroom if you missed class (If you completed this IN class, disregard the GForm; it’s just for those not present).

Quickwrite #4: How You Doin’? (Seriously, how are you?)

Recap of Dropbox sign-up & share folders from yesterday. Be sure to check it out if you missed – you’ll NEED these folders for submitting work this semester.

ASSIGNMENT/DEADLINE: Writing #1 – letter to Mrs. C due no later than end of day Monday 1/17 in DROPBOX.

TO-DO: Read something awesome.

Book Talk & Indie Read

TO-DO: Sign Up for Dropbox & Share 2 folders (your submissions & drafts). Use the bulleted directions* on the “Dropbox Set-Up” tab above. & Read something awesome!

*I updated the directions since 1st hour (when some were confusing or items on the Dropbox site had changed).