ENGLISH 7

Returning papers.

QW: How or what I did on the papers we just got back. What I did well. Why I did a good job.  What do I need to work on?

Checked in RD Margot. Self-edit, with form. Find--three direct passages about the character. What do they show about Margot's personality. What have I done the best on my rough draft? Circle that. What do I need to take care of/work on for the final draft? Write that down.

Reviewed-- topic sentence for a character paragraph.

HW: Weds: Final draft Margot character study, typed; turn in self-review form; planner check

Thurs: Mugs

Friday: Spelling Unit 6

Fri Finish novel. Begin working on final assignment.

Review dates final project:

• Friday -- Finish novel
• Tuesday., Oct. 4--Character paragraph: 10 points—
• Thurs Oct 6-Plot line with direct passages: 10 points—
• Friday Oct 7 --Illustration of one key scene: 10 points—
• Mon Oct 10--Put it all together in one final project

ENGLISH 8

Biography Questions. Library Cards.

WORKTIME MYSTERY NOVEL--

Let’s review Mystery Novel Assignment and Models

Notes--what I need to work on for mystery novel project--in notebooks*

*Mystery Novel Project Notes*

1. Read directions
2. Topic sentences -- about your character, not a summary
3. Check to make sure you are writing a character trait
4. Properly cited quotes. Example:  “Sherlock Holmes was a cool dude.” (346)
5. Spell correctly -- author, title, characters. Use a spell checker.
6. Underline book titles.
7. Plot diagram -- introduction, rising action,climax, falling action and resolution--Make sure you know what each is and what belongs there.
8. Capitalization matters. A “no excuses” in your syllabus
9. Plagiarism. Ask yourself -- is it  worth it? If not caught this time, you will be caught some other time. Do your own work. Do not copy from others. Writing that is not yours will be obvious and stand out