Monday, October 3, 2011

Week of October 3-7, 2011

Date: Monday October 3
Items Due: none
Bell Work: none
Assignments:
· Continue typing rough draft in Lab
Homework: Typed rough draft due tomorrow

Date: Tuesday October 4
Items Due: Typed rough draft
Bell Work: none
Assignments:
· Peer revision
Homework: Final drafts due tomorrow

Date: Wednesday October 5
Items due: Final draft due
Bell Work: Journal: What are some things that you make fun of on a regular basis? What makes those things funny?
Assignments:
· Grammar mini-lesson: The Absolute
· Introduction to Satire with guided notes
Homework:
o Find an example of a story you like on www.theonion.com. It cannot be one from the front page!
o Print it out and bring it in tomorrow.
o In addition, write an analysis of the article (two paragraphs), explaining (a) what elements of satire are being employed and (b) what commentary is being offered.
o Staple the article and your analysis together for 25 points total.

Date: Thursday October 6
Items Due: Story due from The Onion
Bell Work: Journal: Where do you see examples of satire in real life? Do you ever employ this device? How?
Assignments:
· Receive the Eggplant Writing Assignment
· Begin brainstorming
Homework: Finish brainstorming/outline if you did not do so in class

Date: Friday October 7
Items Due: Brainstorming/outline for Eggplant Writing Assignment
Bell Work: none
Assignments:
· Begin writing rough draft in class
· We will be in the lab on Monday!
Homework: Finish written rough draft

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