First period worked on proofreading, including an eight-step checklist. Final drafts due Monday.
Second period did group work on a few questions:

Miss Mayella’s motivation
An important part of understanding any character is understanding motivation. Re-read chapter 18. Take notes on what you learn about Mayella. They may be things you are told directly (direct [...]

First period worked on leads. We looked at six examples:

The Dramatic Lead: I wouldn’t make it through the night without it.
Starting In the Middle Of a Scene: I was sure we’d find the blanket ripped and dirty.
Leisurely Lead: When I looked into my Grandma’s linen closet, I was amazed by the patchwork of color. [...]

First, fourth, and sixth periods ended units on an excerpt from Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. We’ll be having a very short selection test tomorrow.
Second period worked on editing their second drafts. We spent a little time concentrating on the lead, but we also looked at content gaps again.
Homework

First period:

study for [...]