Agenda, December 17

Late: Parent Signature on Your Progress Report
Due today at the end of class: Rough draft of short story 
Due today at the end of class:"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" handout
Due Wednesday at the end of class: Final Draft of short story   
Coming Thursday, 12/19: Quiz on short stories and elements of literature
Vocab Quiz Makeups and Retakes will be Wednesday at 2 pm in B106. You will need to arrange your own transportation.  

Today's Learning Targets:
I can practice the skills good readers use.
I can write an effective opening to a short story.
I can apply the elements of literature to the stories we've read.

1. Amusing Plagiarism Video
2. Quiz Review
3. Exploding the moment
4. Finish "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
5. Writing Time