We took our open book Unit 4 Comprehension Test today which took majority of class. Any time that was left was Daily 5 time.

Homework

• Compare and Contrast Essay Rough draft BRING TO CLASS TOMORROW COMPLETED AND READY TO BE PEER EDITED!
• Personal Narrative – this was due weeks ago and I am still missing several! Get this to me by March 29th or it’s a zero! (36 summative points)
• 60 minutes reading chapter book (over the course of the week!)
• One-Pager #5 & #6– due March 29th

Introduction:

1. Introduce the topic of theme in an interesting way
2. Give background information about your story AND your chosen poem
3. Make your claim

Conclusion:

1. Restate your claim in a new way
2. Remind the reader about the similar theme and the different themes you talked about
3. Explain why these themes are important to learn

In case you lost your rough draft planning page: Compare and Contrast Rough Draft Planning Sheet

The stories were posted on Monday’s blog post in case you need them. Here are the poem choices: Compare and Contrast Essay Poems