Wednesday, May 2nd

Learning Goals: 
1. Write an organized persuasive essay with strong supporting details.
2. Write in response to reading.
3. Actively engage in reading discussions with a small group.

Agenda: 
Persuasive Essay:

• Peer conferences - help a partner check and correct their work
• Start making corrections with your paper
• Conference with your teachers
• Start final copy - due Friday, May 4th

The City of Ember Literature Circles:

• Assign new role
• Discuss/Share roles for "Chapter 1: Assignment Day"
• Start reading "Chapter 2: A Message to the Mayor"

Homework:

1. Edit your rough draft.
2. Finish reading Ember Chapter 2 / Lit Role
3. Collect spare change for the Penny War! **Ask your parents first before raiding any piggy banks!