1. English 11 – Periods 5 & 6 - Thurs, Sept. 7th
HW due today:
READ/RESPOND - CommonLit Reading “Hello, My Name is __”
Outline - “I Know” personal narrative essay (printed or ed)
IF ABSENT LAST CLASS –
Did you Remind text?
Sign up for Common Lit?
Turn in “I Know” Brainstorms? TURN IN if did not!
Do now:
Pick up note sheet

2. Today’s Activities “10 Things” Personal Narrative Essay
Review/complete Prezi notes-Smiley Face Tricks
Brainstorm/add to your outline:
LABEL THREE different areas in essay where you will insert THREE DIFFERENT Smiley Face Tricks! State which trick & give working example of your trick in your outline
SIGN UP for CommonLit (if did not)-link - English 11 Docs/BRHS class page
Read/respond (indiv) – CommonLit - “The Terror” (MC/S.A.)

3. Homework - Monday, Sept. 11 FINISH CommonLit - “The Terror” (MC/S.A.)
Be ready to begin rough draft in class Mon, 9/11 (not HW)

4. 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

5. In class on Monday, 9/11 “I Know” Personal Narrative Essay
Begin rough draft
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)
Read/respond – Evernote article – “Why the Best Books are Written in Blood” by Sherman Alexie
Read Chapter 1!