First period spent some time working on materials for Red Ribbon Week at the beginning of class. Then we did peer evaluations of the Schaffer Model paragraphs that were classwork yesterday.

Second and fourth periods debriefed last night’s homework, discussing some of the technical problems so I could go back and fix them. Additionally, we went over the small letter-writing project we’ll conclude the propaganda unit with. Finally, since we’re a touch ahead of schedule, we spent one more day playing the Odyssey board games. The kids had enjoyed them and asked to play some other students’ games, so today I gave them the opportunity.

Sixth period worked on the same peer evaluations of the Schaffer paragraphs from yesterday. We began applying the model to persuasive writing. Notes from the mock-essay are below.

Seventh period finished up the visualization exercise from yesterday.

Homework

• First period: continue research as necessary for persuasive writing.
• Second and sixth periods: have selected by Tuesday your advertisements for the propaganda unit.
• Sixth period: write a Schaffer paragraph from the materials we worked on in class.
• Seventh period: none.