8-16-16 TURN IN YOUR VOCAB In your comp. books: 1. Turn in your vocabulary, get out a sheet of paper and put your class period, first AND last name, and write WW1 List 1 Quiz. Today’s date: August 16, 2016 and write “ACT Minutes.” We will begin after the bell rings.

On Your Own Sheet of Paper Write: AH Eng II WW1 List 1 Write your first AND last name Write your class period Write your test version When you finish, turn both papers over so I can see you are done, and I will bring this to you. “What I Overcame” Read this essay quietly and wait until everyone is finished.

Objectives/Standards & EQs W.9/10.3a- Write narrative to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured events and sequences. EQ 5– Can I write about an actual or fictional experience effectively?  EQ 6– Can I present the reader with a clear and logical piece of writing?  EQ 7– Can I use story-telling techniques to develop experiences, events, and/or characters?  EQ 8– Can I maintain a coherent sequence of events?

Non-Fiction Narrative: Writing Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." Write a narrative about a time when you did something you thought you could not do. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story. Be sure the reader can apply the “plot diagram” to your narrative

Writing Guide 1. Describe the topic you will focus on for your story. 2. What three events will you include? 1. 2. 3. 3. What people, or characters, will you feature in your story? 4. Think about the people in your story. What have they said to you (such as inspirational words) that you can include as a quote?

“What I Overcame” Read article. Discussion: Why is it important for us to practice writing with these types of prompts? (Real-world application) http://www.collegeconfidential.com/sample-college-essays-6/

Writing Task – Have rough draft finished for class tomorrow Minimum of 3 paragraphs, to start . Eventually we will develop this into a five paragraph essay. REVIEW THE NEXT TWO PAGES TO GUIDE YOUR WRITING! Intro Body Conclusion

Exit Slip & HW Exit Slip HW In your composition notebooks: 1. Do you feel comfortable with this writing task? Why/why not? 2. Do you feel comfortable with having your essay reviewed by one other person in class as a peer/review edit? Finish rough draft and have it for class tomorrow. WW1 List 2: Vocab cartoons due 8/23 and Quiz 1. Morose 2. Speculate 3. Cognizant 4. Minute 5. Perpetuate 6. Chasm