1. 7Week7 9/19-9/23 Mon: Library Day
Tues: 5 sense memory timeline, 6 Word Memoir DUE
Wed: Prewrite Plot Diagram, 5 Sense Memory Timeline Due
Thurs: Begin Draft #1
Fri: Free Read Friday/ Cover Photo Decorating Day

2. ALL MISSING/INCOMPLETE WORK IS
Tuesday
Copy the Agenda
Get a new piece of paper for FLASHBACKS.
Label your name, class #, and Week .
Flashback: Which words have a prefix meaning “not”?
contrary improper nonstop unclear
Bell Ringer: I want to write a story. What should I do first?
ALL MISSING/INCOMPLETE WORK IS
DUE WEDNESDAY 9/21

3. ANSWERS FLASHBACK: Improper Nonstop Unclear
BELL RINGER: Start with brainstorming ideas and pre-writing them into a sequenced timeline or plot diagram.

4. Turn in your 6 Word Memoirs

5. Learning Target
I can brainstorm memories for my narrative.
W 7

6. Narrative Prompt/ Directions and FOLDERS
On the tab of your folder:
Last Name, First Name Class #

7. 5 sense memories!
Remember my snow day story? Remember “my first” trip the principal’s office? You now get a chance to brainstorm your own childhood memories for your narrative!
Complete the 5 sense memory worksheet silently.
Be sure to turn it over and choose one memory to sequence in a timeline.

8. ALL MISSING/INCOMPLETE WORK IS DUE
Wednesday
Copy the Agenda
Flashback: What is a noun? What is a subject?
Bell Ringer: Why is it important to have sequence in a story?
ALL MISSING/INCOMPLETE WORK IS DUE

9. ANSWERS
FLASHBACK: A Noun is a person place or thing. A Subject is the topic of your sentence.
BELL RINGER: A story needs sequence so that your reader can understand the order of events.

10. Learning Target
I can pre-write for my narrative.

11. Pre-write PLOT DIAGRAM
Review the terms of plot
Now plot your own story. (DUE TOMORROW)
When you finish, begin reading “Dirk the Protector” on page 143 in the RED TEXTBOOK

12. Thursday
Copy the Agenda
Flashback: What is a verb? What is a predicate?
Bell Ringer: What is one way you could “hook” your reader at the beginning of a story?

13. ANSWERS
FLASHBACK: A verb shows action. The predicate is a verb or verb phrase that shows what the subject does in the sentence.
BELL RINGER:
Begin with dialogue
Begin with action
Flash forward then backward

14. Learning Target
I can write an introduction to my narrative.

15. TAKE NOTES! – Write what’s in blue *How to start my story…
Snapshot Setting – begin by descriptively describing the setting so your readers can put themselves in your story.
Example: The huge vines wrapped around the ancient trees. The leaves were so thick, they blocked out any remaining light to the trembling forest floor.

16. 2. Snapshot Character
Describe your main character’s most important features and characteristics.
Example: At 6 feet 5 inches, Brandon towered above the others. His blue-green eyes searched the night for the sound, but he saw nothing.

17. 3. Foreshadowing
Begin by offering hints of what will happen later in the story. Don’t be too obvious.
Example: If only Brandon had known the danger that awaited him before he stepped into the forest.

18. 4. Use Dialogue
Begin the story by having one or more characters speak out loud or internally.
Example: “Don’t go in there!” Sarah screamed. But Brandon had already made it 6 feet into the deep dark forest.
“I’ll be fine! Trust me” he replied as his voice faded.

19. 5. Jump into the Action!
Put your reader right into the middle of suspense. Then either flashback or pause and describe background info.
Example: Sweat dripped down Brandon’s face and hands as he crept through the dense trees. He heard a slight croak coming from up ahead behind the bushes. “How did I get here?” He began recalling the events that lead up to the fateful trek through haunted forest. Last week Sarah had warned…

20. Rough Draft Introduction
Write ONLY your 1st paragraph to open your story.
SKIP LINES!
USE PENCIL!
Keep everything in your Narrative Folder. Do not staple anything. Be sure your name is on all pieces.
When you finish, read “Dirk the Protector” on page 143

21. Friday
Copy the Agenda
Everyone needs a RED PEN
Have your flashbacks out

22. Be sure your name is on it!
Grade your Flashback
2 points each COMPLETE sentence, and 1 for the answer
4 points per day (FB and BR)
Be sure you write if you were absent.
Total = + ___ / 12
Be sure your name is on it!

23. QUIZ!
When you finish, turn it in and read silently.

24. FREE READING FRIDAY!
Expectations:
Reading
Silent
Still
Sit up
ENJOY!