All drafts for the following must be completed for Tuesday of next week.1.  Introduction2.  4 writing pieces3.  End notes for Text connection 2 and 3  

We are continuing with our Multigenre reading and writing unit. Due tomorrow:  Close reading of article with reflectionDue Friday:  Introduction of project (draft).  You must include the anchor text title, author, reason for chossing book, brief summary and the the theme you are focusing on and why.Due Friday:  Text connections 2 and 3 and brief reason why they connect with them and anchor text.

Final copy of The Outsiders essay is now due Friday.  Example of conclusion  The Outsiders reminds us that there is not just one definition for a hero and that even though life might not always be fair, that does not stop people from caring for their friends and family.  Even though the Socs appear to have a better life with their nice cars, popularity and good reputation, they will never have the love and respect that the greasers show towards one another. That is worth so much more.  The real heroes are not the fake friends or the nice cars; the real heroes are the people who you know you can count on and the people who care about you and the greasers are lucky enough to have this.   Johnny, Dally and Ponyboy are definitely proof of this, they just had to come out of "hiding" to prove it.   

We have started the literary essay for The Outsiders.  Studehnts should have their grahic organizer filled in with planning, as well as their introductory paragraph.We will be working on the body paragraphs and incorporating quotes tomorrow. Progress to date will be checked on Friday. Essay will be due next Wednesday, March 18, 2015. See attached for example of introductory paragraph