1. Bell work week 8: in your binder
Monday 10/21/13 Agenda Objective: We will generate improved essays using sentence formulas. Language: We will write in complete sentences.
Bell work week 8: in your binder
-Write the MLA heading on your bell work paper. Today is October 21, 2013.
-Pair share your response with your neighbor when finished.
Good News: share appropriate, good news from your weekend.
Essays: returned, look at rubric (in writing resources) to understand score
Sentence Formulas: simple sentence notes (in writing resources)
Revise: due Tuesday or Thursday (if you come to Weds. Tutoring)
-make corrections, fix mistakes, add information, change organization to improve essay grade, meet with Ms. Martin to discuss, and turn in final version

2. Simple Sentence Formulas
A sentence must have a subject and a verb. A complete sentence is an independent clause. An independent clause is a complete thought that can stand alone.
Simple Sentence Formulas: SV SSV SVV SSVV
EXAMPLES:
John walks to school.
Bob and John walk to school.
Bob smiles and laughs with his friends.
Bob and John are friends and play video games together.

3. Monday 10/21/13 Agenda Objective: We will analyze characters using text support. Language: We will write complete sentences.
Have your homework on your desk and begin bell work week 8:
-make a prediction: draw a plot diagram for The Crucible
-what is the exposition (setting), rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution?
Character Analysis: ELMO model
Act II study questions: work with neighbor to respond to your questions.
-you will draw 2-3 questions from the box
-write a clear response on a separate piece of paper
-you and your partner will present responses to the class
Act III: vocabulary, guiding questions
begin reading
-vocabulary and questions handed out
Act I-II QUIZ WEDNESDAY: vocabulary and plot/understanding