Wednesday, October 24, 2012

English 8

Everyday Editing: What do you notice?

Suzane Collins, the author of the Hunger Games, has always enjoyed reading science fiction novels.

SSR

Quick Write: Respond to question three on page fifteen in your reader's notebook.

Lesson:
1. Select a story from our unit that you will establish a theory, a claim, and eventually write a paper about, supporting the claim.

Story Choices:

“The Drummer Boy of Shiloh” pg. 6

“The Finish of Patsy Barnes”  pg. 556   

“The Monkey’s Paw” (hand out)

“The Tell-Tale Heart” pg. 522

“The Day I Got Lost” pg. 534

“Thank You M’am” pg. 172
 
2. Complete one theory on the handout and find evidence to support your theory.
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