RLA Classwork and Homework
Weeks 1-3: August 16-September 3


Date
Day
Classwork
Homework
16 Mon Introduction Complete forms
17 Tues Writing Samples No homework
18 Wed Interview Activity Creative introduction
19 Thurs Complete interviews Final draft biographical interview
20 Fri Share Interviews No Homework
23 Mon 1) Discuss Prewriting
2) Explain Chinese Horoscope
3) Make Web
Finish Web
24 Tues 1) Essay format
2) Outline
Finish Outline
25 Wed Introduction 1) Work on Introduction
2) Bring Novel
26 Thurs 1) Explain Memory Book
2) Explain Reader/ Writer Project
3) Ind. Reading
4) Parts of Speech Activity
Work on Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4
27 Fri See Above See Above
30 Mon 1) Sentence Openings
2) Transitional Phrases
3) Conclusion
Finish Rough Draft
31 Tues Peer Revision - Focus on Structure Correct Structure Issus
1 Wed 1) Word Choice
2) Figurative Language
Fix Essay
2 Thurs Peer Revision
1) Garbage Words
2) Sentence Openings
1) Final Draft Due Tuesday
2) Bring Novel
3 Fri 1) Independent Reading
2) Introductory Sentence Activity
3) Reader/ Writer Project
Work on Final Draft