Wednesday, September 4, 2013

English 8



Today's English Agenda
1. Hand in homework- Letter of Intro. and classroom promise.
2. Bell Work- Read one article and answer questions. 10 min.
3. Silent Read (SSR)-20 min. (Including filling out Reading List)
4. Review reading folder -3 min.
5. Make writer’s notebook and explain decorating front cover.- 5
6. Organize writing binders and take home papers inside (Set this year's writing goals). -7 min.
7. Wrap-up- Discuss due dates and fill in agendas. -3 min.


Due Dates for English
Friday, Sept. 6- English Syllabus signed and due
Tuesday, Sept. 10- Writer’s Notebooks cover decorated



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