October Sky: Jan. 18 - 22, 2010

Fri. Jan. 22, 2010
- Final day to hand in all term 2 assignments
- Finish watching the movie October Sky

Thurs. Jan. 21, 2010
- Tomorrow is the last day to hand in term 2 work
- Watch October Sky movie

Wed. Jan. 20, 2010 Homework: Continue reading novel
- J219 lab is booked today
- Complete the good copy of your essay on October Sky. Staple it to the front of your rough copy and editing sheet before handing it in.

Thesis – The Rocket Boys’ achievements are facilitated by several important factors: time, place, and community support.

- If finished, do some of the interactive quizzes to review for the crossgrade exam.

Tues. Jan. 19, 2010 Homework: Read to end of ch. 24 for Wednesday
- Peer edit three essays: use the editing sheet attached to each essay to provide compliments, suggestions and corrections.
- After your essay has been edited by three people, start working on your revisions. You will have lab time tomorrow to type a good copy.
- If finished, start the poetry exam prep exercise handout. Do the multiple choice questions.

Mon. Jan. 18, 2010 Homework: Read to the end of ch. 23 for Tuesday

- In-class essay today about "October Sky"
- Thesis statement: The rocket boy's achievements are facilitated by several important factors: time, place, and community support.
- Write a double-spaced five paragraph essay using the thesis statement above.