Lesson Q.1

Warm-Up Q.1: 

What was your favorite children’s book, and why?  Write either 3-5 sentences and a doodle, a comic, or an 8-10 sentence paragraph.

Classwork Q.1:

Finish & Submit Penny Essays

Discuss/Review Storybook Project

Mr. Doyle reads a story

Students discuss story

Homework Q.1

From a technical perspective, what is it that you liked most from your favorite childhood story?  Write either 3-5 sentences and a doodle, a comic, or an 8-10 sentence paragraph.

OR

If you are from one of my classes that earned an extension, you may finish the essay during election day.  Write, "I was finishing my essay and I am from your [Insert Class Period Here].  Don't forget that you gave my class an extra day to finish this assignment!"

NxGCSOs: 

Narrative:

     ELA.8.W.C9.3

     ELA.8.W.C10.2

     ELA.8.W.C11.3

Lesson Q.2

Warm-Up Q.2: 

Mr. Lokay is running around with a construction paper star taped to his chest, telling everyone he’s better than they are.  How do you respond?  Write either 3-5 sentences and a doodle, a comic, or an 8-10 sentence paragraph.

Classwork Q.2:

Discuss/Review Storybook Project

Mr. Doyle reads a story

Students discuss story

Students brainstorm for Storybook Project

Homework Q.1

Adapt a traditional story to incorporate people you like, like Mr. Doyle did by using Mr. Lokay.  Write either 3-5 sentences and a doodle, a comic, or an 8-10 sentence paragraph.

NxGCSOs: 

Narrative:

     ELA.8.W.C9.3

     ELA.8.W.C10.2

     ELA.8.W.C11.3

Lesson Q.3

Warm-Up Q.3: 

Put one of your current teachers into a traditional story as any role: hero, villain, comical bystander, fairy godmother, etc.  Write either 3-5 sentences and a doodle, a comic, or an 8-10 sentence paragraph.

Classwork Q.3:

Discuss/Review Storybook Project

Mr. Doyle reads a story

Students discuss story

Students brainstorm for Storybook Project

Homework Q.3

Brainstorm for your own story project using Cornell Notes.  Make sure you have characters, setting, rising events, and moral.

NxGCSOs: 

Narrative:

     ELA.8.W.C9.3

     ELA.8.W.C10.2

     ELA.8.W.C11.3

Lesson Q.4

Warm-Up Q.4: 

You awaken from a trancelike state to find yourself in a pile of straw with a half-eaten pig carcass.  Continue the story.  Write either 3-5 sentences and a doodle, a comic, or an 8-10 sentence paragraph.

Classwork Q.4:

Discuss/Review Storybook Project

Mr. Doyle reads a story

Students discuss story

Students brainstorm for Storybook Project

NxGCSOs: 

Narrative:

     ELA.8.W.C9.3

     ELA.8.W.C10.2

     ELA.8.W.C11.3