English 11 – Period 4 - Tues, Sept. 12 HW Due Today: TWO CommonLit readings for half credit / due at start of class Read Sherman Alexie’s article “Why the Best Kids Books are Written in Blood” (questions not due) IF ABSENT LAST CLASS – Did you Remind text? View agenda for missed day? Complete CW/HW? Turn in outline? Do Now: pick up MLA format (other items if needed)

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

Today’s Activities “I Know” Personal Narrative Essay Review MLA format / Return outline Begin rough draft / goal: MLA format, intro, & 2 body px’s Prep – The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian View “30 Days on an Indian Reservation” (30 min) Respond in part to questions (will not finish today)

HW for Thurs, Sept. 14, 2017 Complete portion of “30 Days” response sheet Rough draft = MLA format, intro, & 2 body px’s