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JOURNAL #5: 9/16/15 Bellringer: Think about a character in a book, television show, or movie that you would be friends with. Why would you be friends with them? Do they have characteristics you admire? Are they similar to any friends you currently have now?

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 (introduce presentation) 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

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

Multi-media presentation: While it may be any format you choose, it must fulfill the following objectives: Demonstrate an understanding of the book (BRIEF summary required). Show that you fully understand at least two of the main characters and their motivations (this is the main focus; analyze the characters in depth). Have images to support your analysis (minimum of 3). If possible, have a song/sound track to go along with your presentation (to capture the mood and tone of the book). If you finish your final essay, you may begin working to create a high-level, polished piece that shows critical thinking and analysis. Tomorrow, you will have 15 more minutes, you will email your multimedia presentation to me at ms.sarahjcole@gmail.com.

Personal Literacy Short Narrative Multimedia Presentation Rubric Clear demonstration of content of Short Narrative (brief summary). _____/5 Effort, hard work, and visual appeal (5+ images) _____/15 Oral presentation was professional and succinct. _____/10 TOTAL _____/30   Comments:

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?