Monday,+November+29-+Pre+AP

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 * With your group, look at the short stories in the discussion board. Each group member needs to find one FROM ANOTHER CLASS to read to your group. Write the name of the author on a post-it. Don't be afraid to comment on stories. It's exciting to know that people are reading them! You all worked so hard!
 * As a group, select your favorite for me to read to the class.

Read Aloud
Read selected favorites aloud. Discuss good qualities! Did anyone try publishing to a teen fiction site?

Mini-Lesson

 * Today we are going to spend some time looking at our journals! You need to find a partner. You and your partner will grade each other's journals.
 * Model grading with rubric and checklist
 * Partner journal grading (10 mins)

Individual Reading Time/Writing Time
Vote here for Who's Who!

Look at your grade for your journal. What can you improve on? Read and journal or book log for the rest of the period. You may also need to look at updating Goodreads reviews!

Share
Share some of the selected best journals for students.

Homework
thINK 4 will be due on Wednesday, December 8. We will work in class for a bit on Wednesday of this week.