12.9

= Upcoming Deadlines =
 * Peer Revision of Persuasive Essay completed in class TODAY.
 * Annotated bibliography of six books read this nine weeks due Monday, 12/12
 * Final copy of persuasive essay due Monday, 12/12
 * Semester Exam:
 * 3B: Wed., 12/15
 * 4B: Fri., 12/17

(20 minutes) Independent Reading
 * Update your Annotated Reading list.
 * You must have all six (6) books read and added to your annotated bibliography no later than next Monday, 12/12.

(30 minutes) Peer Revision
 * Find a partner and trade papers. [[file:PersuasiveEssay_PeerRevision.docx]]
 * Use the PEER REVISION hand-out to complete a peer revision.
 * Return the essay and the peer revision hand-out to your partner.
 * You will turn in both your rough draft and the peer revision hand-out with your final copy, both of which will count as part of your grade.

If you can't find anyone to complete a peer revision, you may complete it for your own essay.

=(40 minutes) Independent Writing=
 * Review the rubric. Make certain you understand exactly what an "A" paper looks like.[[file:PersuasiveEssay_Rubric.docx]]
 * Using the feedback from the peer revision, revise your rough draft.


 * You will turn in a final copy of your persuasive essay at the BEGINNING of our next class, Monday, 12/12. **
 * **You must turn in a typed printed copy. If you have a printer at home, please bring a printed copy. If not, you may print one in the computer lab.**
 * **Bring your rough draft and peer revision sheet as you will turn in all three.**

In class Monday, we will we reviewing for your semester exam. Please bring your binders, writer's notebook, and the hand-outs we did in class last time (the cut-and-paste activity).