Bell Ringer Prompt: What is wrong with the following sentence? I went to the doctor’s office I was sick. When finished with your bell ringer, write down your homework in your planner.

Quotes about Writing Out of the quotes on your table, pick the one you like the most. Then, think about the following quote: What implications does this quote have for you as a writer? (i.e. what can you learn from this quote?) Be prepared to share with the class.

Questions to think about… What did this writer do that worked? How did the author do it? Why does it work?

Ai’s Personal Narrative 1st Read through: Understanding and Enjoyment. 2nd Read through: What, How, Why? What Worked? How author did it? Why does it work?

Gallery Walk-What Can We Steal?

Homework Think about the writing you saw today and what “worked.” For your homework, you will write ONE goal that you have for your writing. Here’s my goal: My goal for my writing is to use details that transport my reader to feel like they were in the moment with me.