Objective: Students will know how connotations of words affect plot, stetting and tone (Reading Standard Vocabulary 1.2) and how to revise 1st draft of essay (Writing Standard 1.9)

Date: September 16, 2005

Period 1 and 4

1. “Important Words” Group Activity Complete *(put names on front of poster)
2. Interactive Reader Page complete story
3. Homework: Outside Reading Book ½ hour


Periods 3
1. Review tone, denotation, and connotation
2. Discuss Essay Requirements and comments on 1st drafts
3. “Important Words” Group Activity
4. Complete Interactive Reader “The Love Letter”