1. D O N OW Please take out your agenda and notebook for English and sit quietly in Professional Posture!

2. T ODAY ’ S A GENDA !! Do Now Review Writing Consistency notes Names/Nombres Brain Pop! Jeopardy Game

3. D O N OW Write down some examples of when people may hide their feelings. Complete this sentence starter: Sometimes it takes courage to show your true feelings because _________________________.

4. F OLDABLE Today, you will finish up the last page of your foldable. Let’s get started…

5. 1.) W RITING C ONSISTENCY When writing is consistent, it means that all the ideas must go together and transition from one idea to the next. All of the examples, support, evidence, and writing in the story needs to support the main idea. ***HINT: To help you find consistency, write down the main idea of each paragraph as you read!!

6. 2.) F ORM OF W RITING 1. A personal letter -Used to talk to a friend or family member. Informal. 2. Letter to the editor -Used to express a viewpoint. Formal. 3. A business letter -Used to request information or ask for something. Formal. 4. An essay -A composition that includes a point of view. 5. A poem -Express feelings and emotions. 6. A narrative -Gives an account of an event. 7. A report -Provides facts about a subject. Must do research. 8. A review -Provides judgments about a book, movie, etc.

7. P RACTICE !! You will now have the rest of the period to practice these lessons. It is important that you work hard on these activities and ASK QUESTIONS if you need help. You will be in groups of four, but you will be working independently!! In each group, you will have two worksheets that you need to complete. Please do not write on any of these!! Take one worksheet, complete it, check your answers, and then put it back. You must complete all four!! Please share these.

8. H OMEWORK !! Comprehension worksheet