Reading Progress and Article of the Week

Goals: Reading progress and an Article of the Week.

Read: 
Book and agenda out.

1. Reading Progress Form:
CLICK HERE

2. Article of the week. 

1. Read the article in Newsela (sign in with Google.)
2. Take the QUIZ with the article. Yes, you have to.
3. Open your English Journal
4. Write TWO paragraphs. Paragraph 1 is a summary of what you read. Paragraph 2 is your thinking about what you read.

3. Work on your visual memoir. 
Do not do this unless you are DONE with your article of the week. 😀
And remember your visual memoir is due Wednesday.

Reminders: 
Read
Call in dramatic reading
Return release forms
Work on Visual Memoirs
Open house is Thursday 10/5.

Working on Visual Memoirs

Note the visible black bar of attribution. 

Goal: Continue working on your visual memoir.

Read:
Because we always read.
Get out your book and your planner.

Things to be working on: 
Visual Memoir (Due Wednesday)

Copyright free images:

• For your visual memoir you can only use pictures from http://photosforclass.com or personal pictures you or someone you know took. 
• All pictures must have a visible black attribution bar OR be listed on the credits slide of your visual memoir. 
• You may also use Creative Commons licensed images from other sources, but you must provide a link to that source in your credit. 
• Citation format for images is:  Creator's Last name, First name. “Title of the digital image.” Title of the website, retrieval date. URL.
• Note: Providing a citation DOES NOT mean you are allowed to use the image. If you are in doubt about image rights ask a teacher. 

Things you should be done with:
Written memoir
Dramatic reading call in
Returned release form(s)

Self Scoring Memoirs and Creating Visual Memoirs

Goal: Self scoring memoirs and learning about creating visual memoirs.

Agenda: 
Read
Self score written memoirs
Visual Memoirs Project Explained

1. Self score your memoir: 
Use this MEMOIR SELF SCORE FORM to evaluate your memoir.
Memoirs are due today.


2. Your Visual Memoir Project Has two Options

Option 1: Make slides and a script for your memoir.  (0-85%)
Option 2: Turn those slides and script into a video or present it in class. (O-100%)
You can find more information about this project on the tab above that says Visual Memoir Project and on Google Classroom.

Reminders: 

You should be almost 2/3 done with your second book.
You can still call in your dramatic reading. 

Open House is Thursday 10/5. Tell your parents. 

Writing Groups Continue

Goal: Continue writing groups with even better conversations!

Agenda: 
Read
What's working in writing groups?
Writing Groups (need to finish today)

Getting Started:

• What's working in writing groups?
• What kinds of discussion help writers most?
• Follow the procedures in the chart or on THIS PAGE with your group. 

Memoir Rubric: (below)
How does your memoir compare to the rubric?
Anything on here your memoir still needs?

Reminders: 
Finish polishing your memoir. It is due TOMORROW!
Read: You must finish two books by 10/6 (Next Friday.)

Rubric:

Structure	Structure: An interesting introduction captures attention. The main event in the narrative (memoir) is logically organized and clearly described.
Language	Language: Strong dialogue or description draws the reader into the story. The writer includes sensory details, figurative language, and strong verbs.
Reflection	Reflection: The writer acknowledges the significance of the incident directly or indirectly.
Grammar and mechanics	Written consistently in the first person. Is free from grammar/spelling errors.
Word Count	Memoir is 700-800 words in length

Writing groups

Goal: Writing groups

Agenda:
Read
Writing Group Procedures
Writing Groups
Debrief

Writing Groups: 

• Sharing your writing with a group will help you improve your writing and learn what a reader might think while reading your work. 
• Follow the procedures in the chart or on THIS PAGE with your group. 

Homework/Reminders: 

• Read! (Really not kidding about that.)
• Memoir final drafts due 9/27. WEDNESDAY. 
• Open house is Thursday 10/5. 
• You can still call in your dramatic reading by 9:00 PM tonight for up to 9/10 points.