Week of August 10-12, 2011

Date: Wednesday, August 10
Bell Work: Fill out index cards with the information required. The information will be on the board.
Assignments
· Review syllabus and classroom procedures
· Discuss journals and writing folders
· Discuss End of Course Assessment
· Write letter to yourself
Homework: Bring in your copy of The Hunger Games completely annotated

Date: Thursday, August 11
Bell Work: Academic Literacy Questionnaire
Items due: The Hunger Games with annotations
Assignments:
· Create list of weaknesses to improve upon
· Introduction to metaphors

Date: Friday, August 12
Bell Work:Describe in metaphors what reading and writing have been like for you. You will be given construction paper for this.
Assignments:
· Discussion on metaphors and similes
· Receive graded copies of annotations for The Hunger Games
· Use the book to create The Hunger Games Metaphors worksheet
Homework: Finish The Hunger Games Metaphors worksheet if you didn’t finish in class