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9/2 Do Now Pg. 28 Pg. 28 When you are given a writing assignment what is your process for completing, revising, and finally creating a final draft? What is hard about the process? What is easiest for you? When you are given a writing assignment what is your process for completing, revising, and finally creating a final draft? What is hard about the process? What is easiest for you?

9/4 Do Now Pg. 32 Pg. 32 Write about a story (anything written or filmed) that you really connected to on a personal level. What was it about that story that spoke to you? Write about a story (anything written or filmed) that you really connected to on a personal level. What was it about that story that spoke to you?

9/5 Do Now Pg. 32 Pg. 32 Open Journaling (school appropriate) Open Journaling (school appropriate)

9/8 Do Now Pg. 34 Pg. 34 Pick a villain from a superhero story and write a “journal entry” from his or her perspective. Try to capture their voice. Suggestion: write in 1st person. Pick a villain from a superhero story and write a “journal entry” from his or her perspective. Try to capture their voice. Suggestion: write in 1st person.

9/9 Do Now Pg. 34 Pg. 34 Write about a journey you have taken. Where did you go? How did you travel? Who went with you? Why were you on this journey? Write about the act of getting there, not the destination. Write about a journey you have taken. Where did you go? How did you travel? Who went with you? Why were you on this journey? Write about the act of getting there, not the destination.

9/11 Do Now Pg. 36 Pg. 36 Most of you were very young in How does age affect how we remember and feel about significant cultural events? Most of you were very young in How does age affect how we remember and feel about significant cultural events?

9/15 Do Now Pg. 36 Pg. 36 Using your archetypes lists, which one do you feel most strongly represents you? Why? Using your archetypes lists, which one do you feel most strongly represents you? Why?

9/16 Do Now Pg. 38 Pg. 38 What are the rules for men to be considered “gentlemen” in What are the rules for men to be considered “gentlemen” in 2014.

9/18 Do Now Pg. 38 Pg. 38 What do you think of the “modern” interpretation of King Arthur? Does it stay true to the themes of the original legends? Explain… What do you think of the “modern” interpretation of King Arthur? Does it stay true to the themes of the original legends? Explain…

9/19 Do Now Pg. 40 Pg. 40 Open Journaling (school appropriate) Open Journaling (school appropriate)

9/22 Do Now Pg. 46 Pg. 46 How do you see yourself as a writer? Good, meh, bad? When did you first start feeling this way? How does feedback (from teachers, friends, and peers) affect how you feel about your writing? How do you see yourself as a writer? Good, meh, bad? When did you first start feeling this way? How does feedback (from teachers, friends, and peers) affect how you feel about your writing?

9/23 Do Now Pg. 46 Pg. 46 “You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and think its good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence” Octavia Butler, award-winning science fiction author. Why is persistence necessary to achieve success? Is it more important than natural talent or intelligence? Explain… Why is persistence necessary to achieve success? Is it more important than natural talent or intelligence? Explain…

9/25 Do Now Pg. 48 Pg. 48 How common do you believe the act of revenge is in everyday life? Write about specific incidents, including any in which you were involved or have witnessed How common do you believe the act of revenge is in everyday life? Write about specific incidents, including any in which you were involved or have witnessed

9/26 Do Now Pg. 48 Pg. 48 Open journaling (school appropriate) Open journaling (school appropriate)

9/29 Do Now Pg. 52 Pg. 52 Do you consider yourself to be a "thinker" or a "doer"? Explain your choice. Do you consider yourself to be a "thinker" or a "doer"? Explain your choice.