English 11 – Periods 5 & 6 Wed, Sept. 13, 2017 HW Due today: Read – “Why the Best Kids Books are Written in Blood” by Sherman Alexie / graded journal entry today Common Lit readings – both due by start of today’s class - half credit IF ABSENT LAST CLASS – Did you Remind text? Check the agenda? Complete CW/HW? Do NOW: Pick up novel, questions, & picture form!

Today’s Activities – in LAB! Prep – The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Reading Check – Alexie Article Read/respond Ch. 1 of ATDOAPTI (Ch. 1 text posted-English 11 Docs) Graded reading check on Ch. 1 next class “I Know” Personal Narrative Essay Continue rough draft – goal is complete through 3+ body paragraphs Print or share progress/submit TODAY

Reading Check - “Why the Best Kids Books are Written in Blood” According to Sherman Alexie, why does he write books for teenagers? Be specific! How does the title of the article relate to his reasons for writing?

Journal Writing Guidelines Loose leaf paper (or online) Name, date, period at top (if handwritten) Restate the question in your response 5-10 complete, thoughtful sentences OR 15 minute write (extended); this is one paragraph+ or front of a page Read through once to proofread for errors

HW for Fri, Sept. 15 “I Know” Personal Narrative Essay If did not - Rough Draft = complete through 2nd-3rd body px. If did not - Read/respond Chapter 1 of ATDOAPTI A Look Ahead to Fri Graded reading check on Ch. 1 next class “30 Days” video – next class (NOT HW)