Friday: Reading progress and a new story to read

Goal: Read a short story and answer the questions about it as you go.

Agenda: 
Read
Reading progress update
Read the short story

1. Reading Progress Update:
  • Complete the READING PROGRESS FORM about your current book, which should be #9 or #10. Update the list in your planner too. 

2. New Text: 
  • I've shared a new story with you using GoFormative. It's called "Read This on Friday"
  • Click "zoom in" to see the text larger. But be sure to click on the blue numbers to answer the questions. 
  • If you can't answer a question go back and re-read until you can answer the question. 
  • Click HERE to go to the story.  (Period 2 and 3, if you don't see the assignment then see the directions below.)
Period 2 and 3:
You might still need to join our class in GoFormative. Click "sign in with Google" and use the code below. 
Period 2: EVMKHO
Period 3:HAZKDO

Essay Coming Soon:

  • Late next week you will be writing an in class essay comparing this story to a poem I will give you in class. If you missed reading the story or need to read it again you should do that.
  • DUE MONDAY: A complete draft of your Poe/Laughton Essay. Be ready for writing groups. It's due before school. I'm giving draft grades.





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