Last Week's Goals- Did we do all this?

understand similarities and differences in style with classmates to find your connections to the class
decide on class norms written in parallel language
write an academic email and send it to one of your teachers
consider the values you want to focus on to become a good learner this year
write an essay in a timed format

This Week's Goals

understand what diction, connotations, and denotations are, and how they develop characters and story
identify diction with strong connotations
use connotations to create a tone in your writing
share learning similarities and differences with classmates, and improve class belonging
write class norms in parallel language

	Launch about Class Norm, continued Class Norms or how we all contribute to a good learning atmosphere: With your small group, write the class norms below as a parallel list. Consider using nouns (communication), adjectives (communicative), -ing verbs (communicating), be + verbs (be communicative), or something else that is parallel (sentence)? Then we'll decide which list to post. I'm still looking for an artist to create a norm poster. Communication Acceptance Listening to others Being involved Being respectful Equal is not equitable Step up, step back Be willing to make mistakes Honest feedback Openness Be flexible Make others feel welcome and comfortable
	Mini-Lesson: Diction Denotation Connotation Group Exploration Notes
	Student Work Time: Writing with Connotations
	Closure: On the paper you will choose in class, write your most vivid sentence using connotations to evoke a clear emotion. Post it on the bulletin board.