Reading The Westing Game

We only have one English class this week (boo hoo). Read chapter 10, 11, 12, and 13 for homework. You have over a week to read these chapters so don't leave it to the last minute. Due Tuesday, November 30th

Reading Westing Game

The Game Begins. We are reading chapter 8 and 9 this weekend. Make sure you are using your reading strategies because there's a test on Monday.

The Westing Game

Yea! We're reading a new mystery novel in English.

- Read chapter 2 and 3
- Think of one example of "activating your background knowledge"
- Finish vocabulary sheet

Writing Portfolio

Reminder: Your writing portfolio is due Friday, November 6th.

Writing Portfolio

Your writing portfolio is due November 6th.

Do not hand in your writing portfolio in late!

I'm looking forward to reading your writing.

Quick Write

Finish your quick write about the video you watched in class. The instructions for your quick write are in your "Looking Good" booklet.

Writing Portfolio

Writing Portfolio

Cycle 1

Writing Forms and desired lengths:

· Fiction

o Short Story (350-450 words)

o Monologue (300-400 words)

o Script (350-450 words)

o Fictional Diary Entries (350-450 words)

o Series of Fictional Letters (350-450 words)

o Series of Poems (min.40 lines)

· Non-Fiction

o Personal Essay (400 words)

o Interview (400 words)

o Non-Fiction Story (400 words)

o Biography (400 words)

o Article (400 words)

§ News

§ How-To

§ Editorial

Term Requirements:

Term I

· Three complete writing pieces (rough drafts)

o At least one fiction and one non-fiction

· One polished writing piece

· Reflection (150 words)

Term II

· Three complete writing pieces (rough drafts)

o At least one fiction and one non-fiction

· One polished writing piece

· Reflection (150 words)

Term III

· Three complete writing pieces (rough drafts)

o At least one fiction and one non-fiction

· One polished writing piece

· Reflections on every writing piece throughout the year

· Self-Evaluation Letter (400 words)