Read Around

The Goal: Examine peer writing with a critical eye to gather strategies for improving paragraph structure, making clear arguments, and providing detailed and insightful commentary.

The Plan:

1. Read!
2. Read 1-2 chapters of HOMS together
3. Participate in a read-around
4. Examine the best examples of writing from our classmates.
5. English Journal Writing.

If you are absent today, you cannot make up this class activity, but you'll have missed out on some important helpful tips, so make sure you talk to a friend about it!

English Journal Writing!

What did you learn about your own writing from participating in this activity today? What feedback will help you the most? How will you apply today's lesson to your future writing?

Homework!

• AB Root Practice Due Wednesday, January 13
• CLICK HERE for the slides!
• Think about and reflect on the following question for your own benefit. It will help you tomorrow: How does Esperanza establish identity within cultural and societal expectations?
• On Friday, we will be talking about book reviews for your Independent Reading Book Love Book. (You'll need to have finished a book by then.