Welcome to English ! Ms. Cole SF10

JOURNAL #5: 9/15/15 Bellringer: Fix ONE the following “sad sentences” (Too bland! Too boring!) & make them more interesting by adding as many sensory/descriptive details as possible: I remember reading my first book. I remember trying to speak in English; it was hard. I loved listening to music in English! i.e., instead of saying “I loved comic books” you could say: “Instead of reading novels, I found myself gravitating toward the vibrant red “S” emblazoned on Superman’s chest or the bulging biceps of the Hulk as these superheroes combatted the various dark hooded villains.”

Agenda Today’s Objective Warm-up: Journal #5 Gallery walk Peer edit via sharing on Google Docs Make changes to narrative Exit Ticket #4 I can edit another student’s literacy narrative using the editing checklist. Today’s Objective

Personal Literacy Short Narrative TIMELINE: Day 1: Brainstorm and begin outline (review rubric) Day 2: Look at Exemplar, complete outline, begin rough draft Day 3: Complete rough draft and begin personal editing Day 4: Begin peer editing and complete final draft Day 5: Submit final draft and begin preparing multi-media presentation (review rubric) Day 6: Finalize multi-media presentation Day 7: Presentations Day 8: Presentations

Gallery Walk Instructions: You will need something to write with This is a SILENT activity we will share out answers at the end! You will have one minute at each station to think about the question it poses, read the responses that have already been written, & add your response to the poster. Because each station moves so quickly, you must be focused and on task! At the last station, you and your partners will present the MAIN findings of the gallery walk to the class.

Peer editing Log in to your Gmail Get to your Google Doc by clicking on the 9 squares in the top right corner  Drive you should find your document waiting there Open your document Click on the BLUE “Share” button in the top right corner Type in your partner’s email address select “can comment” Make sure they can open up your document

Exit ticket Option 1: Reflect on the peer editing process. What did you find useful? What did you find challenging or frustrating? Option 2: What did you accomplish today? Are you proud of what you completed? If so, why are you proud of your accomplishments? If not, what can you improve on for next time?

Personal Literacy short narrative This is a narrative essay, so please tell me a story. Start with your earliest memories of learning to read and write, and work your way up to where you are now. Here are some questions to consider while you are writing: Where are you from? Does this have an impact on how you learned to read/write/speak English? Did you grow up in a print-rich environment? Did the people in your household read a variety of materials? Who read to you, and how often? Who were the literacy sponsors in your life – that is, which people most impacted your literacy development (either negatively or positively) throughout your life? What do you like to read? I will not accept the statement, “I don’t like to read.” Everyone reads something – whether it’s Aristotle, Led Zeppelin lyrics, or Facebook chats – we all spend a significant portion of our lives absorbing the texts that surround us.

Personal literacy short narrative REQUIREMENTS: MLA format Times New Roman 12 point font Double-spaced At least 2 pages Limited personal pronouns Clear organization Creativity! *Reference your rubric

How is a narrative different than an essay? It tells a STORY It should include VIVID, descriptive details It doesn’t have to be traditional five paragraphs this doesn’t mean it isn’t organized! Your memories and details should still be connected somehow & flow from one to the next It is told from your perspective; some first-person is okay Characters should be developed & interesting! You will not have a traditional “thesis” statement, but there should be some sort of overarching theme. What have you learned about yourself in reflecting on your literacy history?

What goes in my brainstorm? Try to answer each question—does NOT need to be complete sentences How can you tell a story? List your most VIVID memories—which one might be your hook? Do any go together? Can you categorize your memories into paragraphs? Do you want to tell your story chronologically? Do you want to structure it differently? What is the “theme” of your literacy story? WHY are you where you are today in terms of your English development? How will you conclude your essay?