Preparation for In-Class Writing

Goal: Prep for performance task assessment.

Agenda: 
Read
Reading Progress Update
Annotate a Song

Today and tomorrow you'll be working on our end-of-unit performance task (which is kind of fancy wording for a test).

1. Reading Progress Update
Complete the READING PROGRESS FORM about your current book, which should be #8. 

2. TODAY:

• I'll give you the poem you'll be looking at and a graphic organizer. 

• You can use your time in class to annotate the poem. 

• You should identify the parts of the SIFT acronym (check yesterday's blog for reminders). 

• Highlight pieces of evidence you might want to use in your essay.

**What You Need to Know for Tomorrow:

• You'll be comparing the song/poem to the short story, "The Necklace" (click here to make a copy). 

• You can use class time today to write an outline for your essay, but you will not be able to copy the outline during class tomorrow. 

• At the end of the period I will collect all the paper I gave you today. 

• I'll give it back to you tomorrow to use to write your essay in class. 

• Please do not bring any other notes or preparation materials to class tomorrow. You'll only be allowed to use the work you do today. 

Reminders: 

• Book #8 should be complete by March 19th (that's next TUESDAY).