English 11
with
Ms. Kulakowski
It’s Friday, 9/2/16
Do now:
• Get your folder; put out your Name
Tent
• Place HW on desk to be checked
(signed syllabus, Values Activity w/top
5)
Values Activity Journal Entry
Do Next:
• Choose ONE of your top five and write a
journal entry (see guidelines – next slide).
• Consider this question: Why is the value you
chose important to you? What specific
personal life experiences have supported the
importance of that value?
Journal Writing Guidelines
• Loose leaf paper
• Name, date, period at top
• Restate the question in your response
• 5-10 complete, thoughtful sentences OR 15
minute write (extended); this is a few
paragraphs or front of a page
• Read through once to proofread for errors
Student Info Sheet
• Complete after your journal entry .
• Short Answer Responses: 3-4 sentences, but
CHOOSE ONE (a question or list item) to
respond to more fully (a few paragraphs –
loose leaf paper).
• We will finish as warm-up next class.
Preview of “10 Things I Know to be
True” Narrative
• PowerPoint with examples
• Talk about next steps for creation of personal
narrative essay
• Give handout of guidelines for personal
narrative writing
• Read/listen to NPR “This I Believe” narrative
essay examples
Article of the Week Assignment (did
not get to; will complete next week)
• Review activity and procedures
• As class/on devices, review:
• Online resource (posted)
• Template instructions
• Annotation bookmark
• Distribute AOW #1 and discuss (may work on at end of block)
AOW Article #1 – “Deported Mothers Make New Lives in Tijuana”.
Must include template with annotated article and response to
questions (loose leaf stapled to article).
Homework
Due Wed, 9/7/16:
• Complete one additional Prewrite Activity of your
choice.
• Using your prewrite activities, brainstorm your “10
Things I Know to Be True” list & come up with at
least 3-5 personal life lessons (things you know to be
true in life).
Remind.com
• Sign up for the Remind.com service using the sign up information I
provide for your class and block (located on our class page as
well):
http://www.loudoun.k12.va.us/Domain/14564
• Respond to the Remind texts from me for HW; there are two:
• #1 asks for a PET PEEVE as a student in class
• #2 asks for your FEEDBACK ON THE QUOTE on your table.
Take a picture of your quote, or write it down; include it in
your response. Yes, it will be graded!
THESE guys…!
Finally, consider this,…