Today, we reviewed subject, predicate, and identifying fragments.  Then, students were given time to work in groups on their Patient Zero theme worksheet because many had trouble with it over the weekend.

Tonight's Homework:  Grammar Practice Worksheet - Subject, Predicate & Fragments

Today in class, students read an article that delves into the hidden messages and themes of the movie Beauty and the Beast.  We then transitioned into talking about the themes of Patient Zero, and students worked in groups to find the themes and main idea.

We also went over expectations for the Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignment, and the first book report project.  The assignment sheets for both of these are posted below.

Homework:
-- Patient Zero Theme worksheet
--  Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignment - Rough draft due Tuesday
      **Should be "turned in" on Google Classroom by 9:00 or will be considered late**


Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignment Guidelines and Rubric
Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignment Brainstorming Sheets
Book Report #1: Theme in a Bottle


Patient Zero Theme Worksheet

Today was our last day writing in the library.  Tomorrow we will be wrapping up Patient Zero so that we can start out next short story on Tuesday.

Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignments should be submitted on Google Classroom by Monday  at 9:00 PM!!!

Today in ELA, we continued writing our Patient Zero endings in the library.  Everyone has been working very hard.  Some students shared what they have written so far with the rest of the class.

I have started reading through what students have written so far, and I have been so impressed with their creativity and ability to capture the narrator's voice.  If you have not gotten a chance to read your child's assignment yet, ask them about it!  I am sure that you will be just as blown away as I am.

Today, students began writing their creative endings for Patient Zero in the library.  Students should be working on these at home as well.

Today we went over the directions and expectations for our Patient Zero Creative Writing Assignment.  We will be working on this in class for a few days this week, but students should also be working on it at home.  The assignment will be done completely on Google Classroom - there is no need to print anything.

Tonight's HW: Finish Point of View Brainstorming Sheet

Today in ELA, we discussed and continued reading our short story, "Patient Zero".

Tonight's Homework:  Finish reading Patient Zero and complete Patient Zero Inference Chart that we started in class earlier this week.