Thoughtfully Thursday:

Block A: Today we reviewed some of the literary techniques that you are going to need to watch for in your novel: allusion, metaphor, imagery and irony. In addition we talked about expectations for the double-entry journal and how you will be evaluating your peers during the group discussions. Your homework over the weekend is to complete the reading that your group agreed to, in addition to the minimum 4 sticky notes per chapter of your thoughts. Not sure what to write on the sticky notes? Here is the list again:

Block B: We started off with a little game of literary term review - good times - keep studying your terminology. This weekend you need to take the feedback your editor has provided and improve your literary analysis paragraph. Remember this paragraph is about 250 words - a little more is ok - but clarity is key! Make sure you are not reinforcing points by just stating them again in different words. On Monday you will hand in a double-spaced good copy, rough draft, blue editing sheet, and graphic organizer.

Block D: If you did not finish your Zoo Revolution worksheet in class today - please do so for home work this weekend! We will be using it for our next ELO!