9.1

I'm sorry I can't be with you today. I'm in a meeting learning myself today! But, I expect you to be on your best behavior and to WORK while I'm gone!

I've read the connections you shared with me (on paper) last class, and I've made a note to conference with a few of you who may not yet fully grasp the concept of making connections. So, I know you may not have yet mastered what it means to make meaningful connections when you read, but keep practicing!

=Today's Learning Goals:=
 * 1) Practice the reading strategy of making connections.
 * 2) Write about texts your read.
 * 3) Use a reading journal to INK your thinking.

=Complete These Tasks Today:=
 * 1) Read the song lyrics, "Ka-Ching" by Robert Lang and Shania Twain. [[file:Ka-Ching.pdf]]
 * 2) In your Reading Journal, jot at least three (3) connections to the text. Dig for deep, meaningful connections!
 * 3) Choose one of the connections, and draft a response to the song, explaining one of your connections. Your writing should:
 * Be at least 250 words in length.
 * Have a title.
 * Focus on one key connection throughout the entire piece.
 * Include specific details from the text--the song.
 * Explain--thoroughly--the connection you make to those details.
 * Be carefully crafted with attention to
 * strong word choice,
 * a variety of mature sentences
 * punctuation and spelling and grammar.B
 * 1) Email your draft to me:
 * Type your response in Microsoft Word and use the spelling and grammar check (>Start>All Programs>Microsoft Office>Word)
 * Email me (2010cafe19@gmail.com) your draft as an attachment.
 * In the subject line of email, include your class period, name, and assignment.
 * **Example: Lisa Huff 3B response to Ka-Ching****﻿**
 * 1) If you finish, you may read and journal.
 * Try to record connections in your journal to what you're reading independently.
 * Don't forget to log your reading time.

Note: You MUST EMAIL ME your written response TODAY--DURING CLASS! As you have the entire period, there are no excuses! :)
=Resources to Help You=
 * Word Counter: Copy and paste your response to see if you've met the 250 word minimum.
 * Model written response (connects two texts: //Shrek// and "The Paper Bag Princess") This one is longer (408 words) than the minimum 250 words. [[file:Engish 11 Version of The Paper Bag Princess[1].pdf]]
 * @http://%3Cdiv%20style=%22width:425px%22%20id=%22__ss_5048637%22%3E%3Cstrong%20style=%22display:block;margin:12px%200%204px%22%3E%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.slideshare.net/lhuff/reading-strategy-making-connections%22%20title=%22Reading%20Strategy:%20Making%20Connections%22%3EReading%20Strategy:%20Making%20Connections%3C/a%3E%3C/strong%3E%3Cobject%2Rubric (the one I'll use to assess your written response)
 * Slideshow explaining the three types of connections (TS, TT, TWmedia type="custom" key="6809019"