Thursday February 4, 2010

Comp/Lit 9: TKAM

• We started class with a cumulative prepositions review.  The students complete page 19 in the grammar binder.
• I then introduced the Business Letter Assignment.  I reviewed the format for a business letter, as well as, the appropriate content of a business letter.  The students will first write a practice letter based on one of two scenarios that I provided.  After the February Break, they will complete a real business letter that will be sent.  See the Business Letter Handout on my website.
• I then reviewed the requirements for the actual service.  The students will each complete a minimum of 6 hours of community service with an organization that serves the group they want to learn more about.  The packet includes a description of the assignment, a description of the reflective essay that will be written after the service, a list of service organizations, and the verification form that needs to be filled out.  See the Service Packet on my website.
• We spent the rest of the period discussing TKAM chapters 2-4.  Each student came to the board and either wrote down their title for one chapter or their significant quote for one chapter.  We used those as springboards for the discussion on each chapter.
• During the discussion the students are expected to add to their reading response journals.
• Homework:  Practice Business Letter; VFA # 19-20; TKAM Chapters 5-7 with the reading response journal.  Raisin Act I with the reading response journal is due on Wednesday Feb. 10.