Rory brought his computer today, and we worked diligently on his cumulative project for the novel. We first got him set up on google so that he can use google docs. Rory had written a series of double journal entries as we were reading the text. His project will consist of ten quotes from the book, properly cited, and his analysis/interpretation will accompany each quote. So far, so good:)

Rory and I made an outline for his final PowerPoint on the novel. We chose which quotes that he would cite. We talked about writing an introduction with a thesis statement to be included at the beginning. We also discussed the next book that we would read and study in class. We explored several titles.

Rory and I finished the book today. We discussed the ending. We discussed the author's purpose for writing and the author's message. We discussed in great detail Rory's final assignment for the book. He will use his double journal entries with correct in-text citations to create his power point on the book. We began composing a thesis for his assignment.

Rory and I continued our study of the text. We read and discuss. We also write double journal entries with proper MLA citations containing quotes from the book blog with Rory's original thoughts. We also discussed Rory's cumulative project for the book. He will use his quotes and his original interpretations to create a power-point highlighting his favorite aspects of the book, including what he believes to be the author's purpose for writing.

Rory and I read and discussed two very long chapters from the book. We talked about the book being an example of informational text because it is a true account. We also discussed Rory's final project for the book. We also discussed and read Rory's quotes and reflections from each chapter. He has cited a meaningful quote using correct in-text citations.

Rory and I continued our study of the novel. We read and discussed one very long chapter. I asked questions about what we read, and Rory does a great job answering. Because the chapter was so involved, Rory will write his reflection citing textual evidence from the book for homework.

Rory and I studied the next chapter in the book. Rory wrote his double journal entry complete with correct MLA in text citations. We discussed his final project for the book. Rory suggested that he create a power point with 10-15 of his favorite quotes from the book complete with analysis and visuals. Super idea!!! We will be working toward that.

Rory and I continued our study of the novel. We read and discussed the novel. Rory completes his double journal entries for each chapter. He includes an in-text citation using MLA format and includes a detailed interpretation of them. We discuss each chapter. I ask a lot of questions; Rory answers all of them. His comprehension is very good. We completed five chapters today.

Ayden and I worked on the "Where I'm From" poem. We read the original. I shared my personal version of the poem. We then began working on his pre-writing sheet for the poem. I played Alan Jackson's "Where I come From" song also.

Rory and I continued with our study of the autobiography. We talked about informational text and how it differs from literary. We also read more of the text. We discuss the order and meaning. Rory writes a detailed double journal entry for each chapter. He cites a meaningful quote using correct MLA in text citation and then writes a paragraph explaining why he chose it.