Homework Update: 11/12-18

11/12 Structure of a Good Story
You have now written an autobiographical or fictional narrative (story) in first or third person. Now you’ll need to Revise and edit your piece so that it reflects a good plot, setting, characters, conflict, resolution and theme.
• Use the editing & proofreading guide given in class, revise and edit your work.
• Pay close attention to:
1.Words, phrases, ideas that don’t make sense or could be said better another way.
2.Spelling, grammar and punctuation errors.

11/13
1. Complete the Summarizing A Plot & Story Map worksheet.
2. Complete ONE box in the Revision & Editing/Proofing Checklist. Your peers will complete the other two boxes.
3. Re-edit your homework from last night based on what you checked and didn’t check on your checklist.
4. The quiz has been moved to next Wednesday in order for you to be fully prepared for the assessment.

11/14
1. Read for 30 minutes/day.
2. Make up any work you missed or did not do during the week so that you're able to type your story on the computer Monday.

11/17
No homework other than to review for the quiz and/or write your narrative.

11/18
Study for tomorrow's quiz.