Agenda, November 17

NaNoWriMo, Day 17. Headin' downhill.

Late: Submit one or more pieces to the Lit Mag.
Late: A hard copy of your poem / story for Friday
Due Friday: All books back to the classroom library.
Due Friday: Memorized poem or short piece of fiction / Poetry Out Loud contest
Extra Credit? Read at the Lit Mag fundraiser on 11/18

1. Freewrite #36: What's the best thing in the whole wide world?
2. Pre-write #48: Say it with figurative language: 1) I'm tired. 2) I'm thirsty. 3) I'm excited.
3. TMATTY
4. Marking pauses in your piece. Read it aloud.
5. Emphasizing the most important words.

Today's Goal: I can tell a story with confidence. I can use my voice to enhance the meaning of a piece of writing.
Unit goal: I can share poems and stories with my classmates.