Friday, October 26, 2012

English 8

Everyday Editing: What do you notice?
 When I was little, I loved playing school with my sisters.
 
Imitate: Write your own sentence imitating the one above.
When I was little, ________________.

 
Literary Elements Quiz

SSR

Lesson: Review theories and claims for literary essay.

Homework: Write a claim from your theories, fill out the graphic organizer, and be ready to write a rough draft to your literary essay on Monday.

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