Tues. Sept. 25th:
* World Host Workshop* Arrive in English class for attendance and info, then workshop begins in library.
* Workshop will run from 8:45am-2 pm (approx.) Coffee break and lunch included in this time frame.
Wed. Sept. 26th:
* Terry Fox Run before lunch
* After lunch: Short Story literary terms quiz. Short Story Literary Reading and Response Test. In-Class write similar to the practice modeled in class ("A Bedtime Story").
* Study class notes and feedback on your idea development, P.E.E. and personal editing issues. Here's helpful links for preparation: Exam Prep Flash Cards print and audio playback, The Ultimate Practice Exam Site. Complete practice readings, examine writing samples and answer keys
Thur. Sept. 27th:
* Story in film analysis: Edward Scissor Hands
* Check out the trailer
* Complete week 3 vocabulary: Checked in class tomorrow
Fri. Sept. 28th:
* Examine past students' narratives. You'll be creating your own masterpieces next week.
* Collaboratively create criteria for "what makes a good narrative?"
* Class explore Narrative Essentials
* "Metaphors and Similes Through the Eyes of an English Teacher": an activity of the good, the bad, the funny from past students' experiments in figurative language
* Week 3 vocabulary checked
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