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= **Week Two: Monday, Feb. 7- Friday, Feb. 11 ** =

Monday: SSR. Today's selection is written by Canadian novelist, David Adams Richards and considers how place affects who we are (identity theme). The piece is called, "My Old Newcastle" (p.296-97 in //Imprints text).// It is a descriptive essay with vivid sensory details. __Your writing assignment__: Think of place from your childhood that left a strong impression on you. Write a descriptive paragraph about the most vivid aspects of that place. Use sensory details to enliven your own writing. I will be marking the piece on IDEAS. I will be looking for 5 senses and strong, vivid descriptions. Due at beginning of tomorrow's class. Tuesday: Collect descriptive paragraphs. SSR. Today we continue with the idea of identity and culture affecting who we are and who we become. The short story is entitled, "The Spaces Between Stars" by Geeta Kothari (p. 100-110). Students read independently. You will be given prompts and questions tomorrow to work through your comprehension and close reading of the text. Wednesday: SSR. Receive Response Sheet for "Spaces Between Stars." Work on and complete to hand in on Friday, Feb. 11. Thursday: Have "My Adidas" graphic organizer ready for writing today. Receive Non-Fiction article #1 and Fishbowl Oragnizer sheet to prepare for tomorrow's discussion. Collect descriptive paragraphs (from "My Old Newcastle lesson, Monday). Friday: //Catcher in the Rye// fishbowl discussion today. Bring completed discussion sheet. Collecting "Spaces Between Stars" response sheets today.