Monday, May 28, 2012

Weekly Agenda: May 29- June 1


A Day
Tuesday, May 29
- Discuss HW reading
- Turn in Section 3 responses
-  Mini-Lesson: How to Build a Scene
- Finish reading Maus
- Journal Prompt: Having read the excerpts from Maus, what are your thoughts on the work? Why do you think the author chose to present it as a graphic novel? Why did he choose to represent the people as animals? Any other thoughts, comments, or critiques you want to share?
HW: Read to p. 72; respond to RG questions #1-7; Finish Journal if necessary

Thursday, May 31
- Distribute Biographical Narrative Assignment Sheet
- Mini-Lesson: Interviewing
- Discuss homework reading and reading guide responses
- Read pp. 72-80
- Discuss, complete and turn in Reading Guide, Section 4
HW: Read Night pp. 81-92; select a person to interview, and conduct and transcribe your interview (Due Monday)

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B Day
Wednesday, May 30
- Discuss HW reading
- Turn in Section 3 responses
-  Mini-Lesson: How to Build a Scene
- Finish reading Maus
- Journal Prompt: Having read the excerpts from Maus, what are your thoughts on the work? Why do you think the author chose to present it as a graphic novel? Why did he choose to represent the people as animals? Any other thoughts, comments, or critiques you want to share?
HW: Read to p. 72; respond to RG questions #1-7; Finish Journal if necessary

Friday, June 1
- Distribute Biographical Narrative Assignment Sheet
- Mini-Lesson: Interviewing
- Discuss homework reading and reading guide responses
- Read pp. 72-80
- Discuss, complete and turn in Reading Guide, Section 4
HW: Read Night pp. 81-92; select a person to interview, and conduct and transcribe your interview (Due Tuesday)