HOW WHY DO WE TELL STORIES A Storytelling

HOW & WHY DO WE TELL STORIES? A Storytelling Unit Day 7

STORYTELLING UNIT: DAY 7 Instructions: Correct the following sentence in the Bell Ringer section of your notebook. Draw a line separating the subject part of the sentence from the predicate. Hint: The predicate contains the verb! Bell Ringer: If someone took away all of your senses sight touch hearing smell taste what do you think life would be like. REVIEW OF BELL RINGER 2 MINUTES AFTER THE BELL RINGS!

DAILY AGENDA • Attendance/Roll Call • Review Bell Ringer • Writer’s Studio: Storytelling Project

LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Understand how to use dashes • Create the first draft of your story • Make certain that all plot elements are present

Review Bell Ringer 5 minutes Bell Ringer: If someone took away all of your senses sight touch hearing smell taste what do you think life would be like. BE PREPARED TO SHARE ONE CORRECTION WHEN CALLED UPON!

Writer’s Studio You and your group will be able to work in the classroom and in the 3212 Lab to create a first draft of your story. First draft is due Monday, February 6 th. supplies are in the Activity Center. Art

First Draft Instructions In addition to completing the first draft tasks listed on your task log, your group will need to do the following: § Set-up a Google Doc and give editing access to all members. § Assign work to be completed at home. I suggest that you record this in your Google Doc. § Each member will need to complete an Exit Ticket evaluating your group’s work for the day at the end of class.

Clean-up & Announcements 1. Clean-up your work area: • Dispose of garbage • Return pencils & makers 2. Homework: To be determined by your group. 5 minutes