January 15th, 2014

1/15/14

In Class:
Journal--  Write a story or poem using at least 6 of the words below:
     - rain          - time          - release 
     - lie          - skin          - help 
     - scamper        - parachute          - defenestrate 
     - fluffy          - recipe          - disastrous

Note: school will not be in session on Monday, January 20th, 2014. Next week, Elements of Language Arts will meet on Wednesday and Friday.

12 minutes of independent, guided GMX work.
Instructor collected 4+ exercises from each student. 

Lesson introducing the Six Traits of Writing, then focusing on the nature and importance of organization.







Timed Writing #1 - "The Joy of Reading and Writing: Superman and Me" by Sherman Alexie

 
Remember: The first timed writing is to set a baseline for yourself. It should be challenging. You will see your skills and scores improve throughout the course of the term as you learn new strategies.



Exit ticket: Who is someone you can always turn to?



Homework:
Read annotation handout and annotate the paragraph on the back.