Wednesday, December 3, 2008

This Week: December 1-5

Monday, December 1:
“Determining Mood” Activity using “After Twenty Years”
Homework: Short Story Sheet for “After Twenty Years”

Tuesday, December 2:
Punctuation Lesson: Commas
We will do a graded in-class activity involving correct comma usage and creative writing.
Homework: none!

Wednesday, December 3:
Review for Short Story Test (on Friday)
Short Story Bingo!!!
Homework: No graded homework, but students should start studying for the Short Story Test that will be on Friday. This will include the four stories we have read in our Literature Book:
“Thank You M’am”
“Loser”
“War of the Wall”
“After Twenty Years”
The test will also include the elements of plot (plot diagram notes and short story sheets).
I handed out Short Story Packets to students today. They can use the work they have done to study!!!