Maya Angelou

First, second, and seventh periods began the selection from Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. We read about Maya’s grandmother’s general store and how it was like a private fun park for Maya growing up. We closed the lesson writing about our own special places.

Fourth period finished up working on pronouns in our review of the parts of speech. We also discussed the journal project (three entries a week, each at least 300 words); I tried to impress upon them the simplicity of the assignment. Here is a sample entry.

Homework

• First, second, and seventh periods: complete “My Special Place” topic.
• Fourth period: draft/notes of the three examples students will use in the Lord of the Flies project (which will be due next Friday).