Getting Ready: March 12, 2019

Focus: How do we get our poetry projects and papers ready?

1. Warming up with your to-do list

2. Getting ready if you're writing the PAPER:

• Use the Monday Night Checklist before you print and submit your essay.

• Use these slides to edit your essay for style.

• Look through the past 6 sets of Academic Vocabulary and try to replace any vague words with more precise terms.

3. Getting ready if you're creating the PROJECT:

• Establishing the loose presentation order.

• Create your own rubric. Bring this with you on the day of your presentation.

• Considering the presentation guidelines.

HW:
1. TOMORROW: Poetry papers and projects are due.

Project creators: Remember to complete and print your rubric.

Paper makers: Remember to use the Night-Before Checklist and staple it to the top of your essay.

2. THURSDAY: Prepare for a quiz on Academic Vocabulary, Set 6.

3. FRIDAY: Book club reading / syllabus.