1. Stephanie Beniek Malaurie Heidenescher Albert Crichton Julie DixJack (Curtis) Greene II Ashlin Idemoto Leilani Akana Christian (David) Lam ProjectionCart Valerie LaneBryan Jason Maderas Justin Maunupau Carina Pelletier Kamele Manoa Joshua Nishimoto Cody Okada- Krueger Anissa Pasion Teachers’ Hitsa PhamCourtney Piche Charlette Joy Ragudos Taliau (King) Tavela- Afalava Renay Dayton- Gerona Desk Seating Chart (Period 2)

2. SEATING CHART (Period 5) Mahlon Kapule III Heather Corpuz Adam DenisPreston Matteo Donato Leonard Firme Jr. Kristen Joy Foronda Petrice GotoPualani Howard Lazarus Jove ProjectionCart Courtney Ledesma Arianna LeeJohnathan Lonso Jovy Manzanares Michael OMeally Emily MosesDerrick Ogawa- Staples Joshua Pangayan Shonnel Patao- Galacgac Marcus Sabado Teachers’ Jonnel Santos Keani Sayles Miurina Soyon Ahley Ferreira Desk

3. Opening: Bell Work Before you begin, number the paragraphs in the story. Read “Why I Have To Take U.S. History Again” by Tal Vigderson. As you read, highlight any words or phrases that stand out to you.

4. Agenda August 30, 2010 Objective: We will be able to…  DEFINE what is a personal narrative and DISTINGUISH its key characteristics Opening: Bell Work  Read “Why I Have To Take U.S. History Again” by Tal Vigderson Discussion Questions Closing: Exit Pass  Explain the changes you have made or will make to your first draft.

5. Discussion Questions What do you know about the Chicken Soup book series? Is this story fiction or non-fiction? Who is the narrator of “Why I Have To Take U.S. History Again?” What POV is this story told? For Bell Work, you were instructed to annotate the text. What writing technique was the author using to help you, the reader, visualize the story? Hint: We learned it last week. What are some examples from the text of a metaphor, simile or personification? Did the author learn anything from this event in his life? If so, what did he learn?

6. Personal Narrative Definition: (n.) A non-fiction (true story) about an event or series of events that happened to yourself Key Elements: Uses specific, sensory details (imagery) Sight, smell, sound, touch, taste Metaphor, simile, or personification Uses precise, vivid verbs Action words Moral/Lesson learned Reflection Author’s voice is clearly heard Unique writing style 1st person POV

7. Drafting Based on what you’ve learned today, make changes to your first draft. Note: use a different colored pen.

8. Closing: Exit Pass  Explain the changes you have made and/or will make to your first draft. HW (write in your planner): Bring a hard copy of your personal narrative 2nd draft to class on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010.  typed, double-spaced, size 12 Times New Roman font