Freshman College Prep
Agenda
Monday:
October 13, 2014
EQ: What do
different aspects of writing reveal about an author’s intent?
Tech
Expectations: Closed and put away for now
1. R&R #15
2. Of Mice and Men Chapter 1
a. Discussion
3. Of Mice and Men Chapter 2 q’s
(tinyurl.com/omm2schmitt)
HW: Complete chapter 2 q’s
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR FRESHMAN:
1. What do you think of the newly introduced characters in Of Mice and Men?
2. What predictions can you make about the story? What is present in Steinbeck's writing that led you to make that prediction?
Junior Honors Agenda
Monday:
October 13, 2014
EQ: What makes
an argument effective?
How can I
incorporate text support with fluidity?
Tech Expectations: Open and on
1. Warm
up (draft check)
2. Revision
work
HW: Final due Monday, October 20th.
Ballpark: 900-1000 words
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR HONORS JUNIOR:
1. What was the best piece of advice you received about your writing today?
2. What revisions do you still need to make in your essay?
3. Why did you select the textual evidence that you did?
Junior College Prep Agenda
Monday:
October 13, 2014
EQ: How does
thoughtful, reflective reading enhance your experience with literature?
Why read?
Tech Expectations:
Closed and put away
1. R&R # 11
2. Poetic Vocab—finish and
share
3. Grammar issues
HW:
Road reading [SECTION 3] and reading
journal due: Tuesday, Oct. 21st
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR COLLEGE PREP JUNIOR:
1. What are you reading for pleasure? Do you like it? Why/why not?
2. What was good about the poem you shared today? What word usage did you like best?
FOR FUN:
Can you spot the grammar/punctuation error in this photo?
