Monday, November 4th

Goals: 

• I can analyze the nuances of word/phrase meanings used in different contexts.
• I can reflect on my growth as a writer of creative writing, using a digital portfolio to publish my work. 

Announcements:

• Read your choice book to your reading goal by next Monday. ​
• Graph of the Week Due on Friday 
• Essay Due on Wednesday! 
• Join the Skyline bookclub!  We will be reading The Apocalypse of Elena Mendoza by Shaun David Hutchinson.  The meeting is Tuesday, November 12th during both lunches in the main office conference room. 

1. Reading

2. Workshop: Add to your paragraphs to make a 2 page essay

• What to put into your paragraphs! 
  • Imagery, Figurative Language to describe 
  • Opinions/Thoughts about the topic 
  • Contrasting Ideas (show what NOT to do what show what the think is NOT)
  • Examples/stories from your life or observations that illustrate your ideas.
• ​Introduction/Conclusion Techniques 
  • ​​docs.google.com/presentation/d/1y8NkqhVdnXiYbw4nXRbkg1pCZElAQc3o8BFPK58Z6Zk/edit?usp=sharing