1. English 11 – Period 4 - Tues, Sept. 12
HW Due Today:
TWO CommonLit readings for half credit / due at start of class
Read Sherman Alexie’s article “Why the Best Kids Books are Written in Blood” (questions not due)
IF ABSENT LAST CLASS –
Did you Remind text? View agenda for missed day? Complete CW/HW? Turn in outline?
Do Now: pick up MLA format (other items if needed)

2. Reading Check - “Why the Best Kids Books are Written in Blood”
According to Sherman Alexie, why does he write books for teenagers? Be specific! How does the title of the article relate to his reasons for writing?

3. Journal Writing Guidelines
Loose leaf paper (or online)
Name, date, period at top (if handwritten)
Restate the question in your response
5-10 complete, thoughtful sentences OR 15 minute write (extended); this is one paragraph+ or front of a page
Read through once to proofread for errors

4. Today’s Activities “I Know” Personal Narrative Essay
Review MLA format / Return outline
Begin rough draft / goal: MLA format, intro, & 2 body px’s
Prep – The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
View “30 Days on an Indian Reservation” (30 min)
Respond in part to questions (will not finish today)

5. HW for Thurs, Sept. 14, 2017
Complete portion of “30 Days” response sheet
Rough draft = MLA format, intro, & 2 body px’s