WEEK 3: Alternate Ending/Theme

RESOURCES: Syllabus, Notebook Check #1,Bronx Masquerade Novel (1-80)

MONDAY

1. Rubric: Review rubric for 2-minute skit.
2. Groups: Pitch your idea for an alternate ending (The Necklace) to group and choose one to develop into a 2 minute script. 
3. Writer's Workshop: Identify the elements of a script (see: Script handout) and complete final draft of script.

HW DUE 8/15: Final Version of Script Due, Presentations on 8/15

TUESDAY

1. Presentations: Alternate Ending for Necklace
2. 2-Point Writing: Develop a RACER paragraph explaining which ending you enjoyed most.  Provide evidence of the theme and examples from skit to support answer.

HW DUE 8/16: 2-point writing 

WEDNESDAY

1. Notes: Novel Unit/Harlem Renaissance 
2. Research: An important figure in the Harlem Renaissance and complete a Stamp of Honor w/ biographical information. 

HW DUE 8/17: Research one figure from Harlem Renaissance to focus research needed to complete Stamp of Honor (final version) 

THURSDAY
FRIDAY