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Friday, January 7th - All Periods

Thinking, Writing, and Acting with Purpose

Do Now: When people are communicating or arguing, do they always have a point?

Critical Thinking Question: What does it mean to write with purpose?  Why is it so important to write well?  What does it mean to have focus in my writing?  How is literacy related to power?

Content: Selected art, videos, and student work

Class Activities: Presentation of purposeful writing and thinking, Thesis Worksheets, Period Reflection Wall

Homework: 1) Continue Reading your outside reading.
2) Extra Credit: Write a story about a rainy day.