IHCC Prep Week 2 Agenda & Obj. 9/9-9/13/13Monday-Thursday: Narrative Reading & Writing• 11.5.1.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support

analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences…• 11.5.2.2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its

development over the course of the text…• 11.5.10.10 By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literary

nonfiction…self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.• 11.7.3.3 Write narratives and other creative texts develop real or

imagined experiences using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. (a-e).

Daily Writing: Embarrassing 09/09/13• Most formal paragraphs consist of at least 4-6 good

sentences. Usually, the first sentence is the topic sentence. Practice writing a solid paragraph with a topic sentence and several supporting sentences. Write on the topic of your most embarrassing moment.

Planner:Due tomorrow: • Title: Current Events Sept. Wk1

Due tomorrow if not done by EOC:• Journal title: My Narrative Timeline• Journal title: BG First Impressions

Due Thursday:• Journal title: My Narrative 1st Draft

Monday: Narratives

1. Show me your Prewriting for Narrative as you share with a friend.

2. Do you remember the 6 Traits of Writing from last year???

Notebook title: The 6 Traits of WritingA great piece of writing has all of these important traits:

1.Ideas & Content2.Organization3.Word Choice4.Sentence Fluency5.Voice6.Conventions

Plus one… Presentation!

#1: Ideas & ContentThis is the HEART of the story/paper.A writer should:•Have a specific topic•Use a fresh, original perspective •Have a position that’s clear, developed and supported by EVIDENCE.•Write from experience•Use important, interesting details

#2: OrganizationThe structure & pattern of writing. A writer should:~ use inviting lead that hooks the reader

~ use logical and effective order~ use smooth transitions~ place supporting details where they are most appropriate

~ use a conclusion that gives the reader a sense of resolution (clincher)

#3: Word Choice“Strong word choice clarifies and expands ideas…moves and enlightens the reader.” ~Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” ~Anton

Chekhov

#3: Word Choice (cont…)A writer should:~ Use words that create a mental picture for the reader

~ Use powerful action verbs (vivid verbs)

~ Use specific nouns and adjectives~ Use language that is natural and not overdone

~ Be concise (tighten sentences)~ Use words correctly ~ Avoid repetition, slang, and clichés

#4: Sentence Fluency

“To me the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it’s about, but the music the words make.”

--Truman Capote

#4: Sentence Fluency

A writer should:~Vary sentence beginning, structure, and length

~ Use complete sentences ~ Use transitions (internal & external) to promote cadence

#5: Voice

“It is the heart and soul of the writing, the magic, the wit, the feeling, the life and breath.”

--Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

This is where the paper comes to LIFE through lively, expressive and engaging writing.

#5: VoiceA writer should:~ Write honestly and from the heart

~ Interact with the reader without using “you” or “I”

~ Use language that brings the topic to life

~ Care about topic~ Use expression to voice personality

#6: Conventions

A writer should: ~ Turn in a clean, edited, and polished

final draft ~ Reinforce the organization with good

paragraphing ~ Use correct punctuation, spelling,

and grammar

Monday: Narratives

As you draft your narrative, we’ll focus on the different traits. For today, let’s focus on narrowing your topic and brainstorming the “ideas” part of trait #1 (ideas & content).

1.Go through narrative assignment description & rubric.2. Share your places with a partner. Write down questions your partner has about your stories under “prewriting for narrative.”

Monday: Narratives

3.Journal title: My Narrative TimelineChoose one memory and create a detailed record of events by making a timeline. Note also the significance of each event.Reminder: Write a 2-3 page draft of your narrative by Thursday. Journal title: My Narrative 1st Draft4.Move on to reading narratives…

Mon/Tues: Narrative & Voices & Values

1. Assign/distribute Voices & Values • You are responsible for the health of these books!• Do NOT write in them!• If you don’t hand it in at the end of the trimester,

you will need to pay for it.

2. Read pg. 1-10 (Becoming a Better Reader).

3. Skip to pg. pg. 31. Read Bird Girl and finish First Impression questions by tomorrow.

• Journal title: BG First Impressions

Daily Writing: Supposed to 09/10/13When we’re talking, we say “suppose to,” instead of the grammatically correct way “supposed to.” Burn this rule into your brain by writing 4 sentences correctly. Write 1 sentence about pit bulls, 1 about politicians, 1 about pears and 1 about friends.Planner:Due Thursday:• Journal title: My Narrative 1st Draft

Tuesday: Narrative

1. Hand in your current events HW & show me your journal entries.

2. While I check your homework, discuss your first impressions with a peer.

3. Go to the computer lab for diagnostic testing & signing up for IHCC Prep.

Due Thursday:• Journal title: My Narrative 1st Draft

Daily Writing: Sept. 11th 09/11/13Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

•Where were you when the September 11th attack happened? Describe your story.•What is your opinion of the civil war in

Syria? Should the US get involved?• Is “Civil War” an oxymoron? Explain.Planner:Due Thursday:• Journal title: My Narrative 1st Draft

Wednesday: Bird Girl

1. First impressions of Bird Girl? Pg. 35

2. On a separate piece of paper (please do NOT write in the book), answer vocabulary and reading questions (pg. 35-41 of V & V).

3. When you’re done:1. Raise your hand and I’ll collect it.2. Start drafting your 2-3 page narrative

due tomorrow! Questions? PLEASE ASK! Journal title: My Narrative 1st Draft

Daily Writing: Hemingway 09/12/13Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

• “I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.” ~Ernest Hemingway • “I know only that what is moral is what you

feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after.” ~Ernest Hemingway

Planner:•Due tomorrow: Finish “A Neat Trick”

handout and “Tell-Show” handout.

Thursday: Narratives

1. Show me your draft! 2. It’s all in the details! (#1 trait)• Details are the answers to questions a reader

might have. Your audience may understand your ideas but want to know more about them. Readers are curious! Keep them interested! If you don’t have enough details, it’s like telling a joke without giving the punch line – it’s frustrating!• Go through Idea-Details chart• Journal title: My Detail Brainstorming• 5 mins: Create a chart in your journal & write

sentence/idea from your narrative. Then write more details about it in the details column.

Thursday: Narratives

15 minsJournal title: Details from Peers1. Draw a similar chart in your journal. 2. Choose at least three sentences/ideas that

you think you may need more detail on and write them in the Ideas column.

3. Walk around the room and read your sentence to peers. Peers should ask questions about your ideas (think who, what, why, where, when, feelings, sights, thoughts, opinions, attitudes, etc.). The answers you tell them, write them down in your Details column.

Thursday: Narratives

15 minsJournal title: Details from Peers1. Draw a similar chart in your journal. 2. Choose at least three sentences/ideas that

you think you may need more detail on and write them in the Ideas column.

3. Walk around the room and read your sentence to peers. Peers should ask questions about your ideas (think who, what, why, where, when, feelings, sights, thoughts, opinions, attitudes, etc.). The answers you tell them, write them down in your Details column.

Thursday: Narratives

Go through “A Neat Trick” and “Show not Tell” handout.

1. Pick at least two details from your finished “Ideas-Details” chart and create details on your details!

2. Pick at least two “tell” statements in your paper and turn them into “show” statements.

Finish these by tomorrow what you don’t get done in class.

Daily Writing: Friday the 13th! 09/13/13Choose one prompt to respond to and explain with detail:

• What are you superstitious about? Explain. In what ways are your friends, neighbors, and characters superstitious? Explain.• Start a scary story!Planner:Due Tuesday: • Journal title: First Impressions of TSJ• Answer the first impressions ?s on pg. 48 of V&V

Due Wednesday: • Title: Current Events Sept. Wk 2

Friday: Vocab

1. Show me your details & show handouts. Bring these Monday*!

2. Journal title: TSJ First Impressions1. Preview and go over vocab for The

Scholarship Jacket (pg. 44 in V&V)2. Make predictions.3. Read and finish first impression questions. • Due Tuesday what you don’t get done in class.

Monday we’ll go to the computer lab. Make sure to come to class with your journal (that should have your rough draft) and your details & show handouts.