Essay

We are in full swing of writing about our historical fiction novels.  Complete FIRST DRAFT of Response to Text is due on Thursday.   We will have some class time on Thursday and Friday to work on conferencing and getting the essay typed.  The SECOND DRAFT is due on Monday.  Second draft needs to be typed, and should show evidence of improvement over the first draft.  

On the horizon:  Next week we'll work on improving and proofreading second draft and creating a final draft.  Also, students will give book talks beginning on Wednesday or Thursday.  These book talks must include a visual component.

Homework -- WRITING

All students should be working on their new Response to Text on the historical fiction novels read this marking period.

 

Blocks 2 and 3 were given some work time in class (12 and 17 minutes, respectively) to begin paragraphs 2, 3, and 4.  They should complete a first draft of these tonight.

 

Block 4 was given work time as well, and should complete AT LEAST the first paragraph of their essay by tomorrow.

Writing Assignment

All blocks will be starting the writing assignment associated with the independent reading project for this marking period.  This will be a response to text on the historical fiction novel.  Blocks 2 and 3 have been assigned to write the FIRST paragraph ONLY of this essay as homework tonight. 

 

The thesis statement should be something like:  This is a good historical fiction novel because it is historically accurate, ______, and ______.  They can pick 2 elements that make the book good, and they must also talk about its historical accuracy (artifacts, events, clothing, people, et cetera that are accurate for the time period).

 

Reminder that there is a tutorial PowerPoint on Responses to Text posted on this blog.... back in October, I believe.