Tuesday-Wednesday,+October+12-13

Bell Ringer
Were you happy with your grade on the participial phrase quiz? Take a minute to refresh your memory on participial phrases. Then, log in to QuizStar and retake the quiz if you made below a 60%.

===﻿HINT: Log in to QuizStar and look to see if you have any "untaken quizzes." You may have been absent for one or bombed and I'm allowing you to retake it. If the computer allows you to take it, DO! This is the last week of the grading period.===

Book Trailer of the Day
Watch the trailer for the novel //The Graveyard Book// by Neil Gailman. Want to check it out??? media type="custom" key="7160087"

Assignments for Today: Imagery and Descriptive Writing

 * 1) Find a passage in your novel that is particularly descriptive. What details can you find that appeal to your senses? Complete the handout titled "[|Imagery Autopsy.pdf]."
 * 2) Finish your descriptive moment paragraph. It should be typed on Google Docs. (Pre-AP- Yours should be on your blog! Post the link to your post on the discussion board thread for your class.) If you need a reminder of the assignment, look at the last lesson. This is due next class! Remember: Present tense! Powerful language! Keep it narrowed down to one moment, not a whole story!
 * 3) Read and journal if you finish!

Homework
Keep reading and journaling! Journals will be graded in class on Thursday (B Day) and Friday (A Day)! Make sure you are including text details and commentary for each entry! Make sure you are not summarizing; you should be doing the things we listed on the board! Make connections! Notice the writing! Ask and seek answers to layer 2 and 3 questions! Judge characters against your own personal standards!