October 27

Homework

• Writing Minutes
• Continue gathering sources, begin taking notes for your report, and brainstorm 15 possible questions for your interview.  Use the questions you asked yourself and your outline to help you develop relevant questions.
• Continue developing your character 

October 20

Homework

• Writing Minutes
• Begin the pre-writing process for a 5-8 page research report.  Use the handout to help you.  Begin gathering sources.
• Continue creating your character

October 13

Homework

• Writing Minutes 
• Pearl Harbor Essay (5 paragraphs)
• Continue creating your main character if you have time

October 6

Homework

• Writing Minutes
• Pearl Harbor Outline
• Continue tying your character's history to his or her character traits and/or quirks

September 29

Homework

• Writing Minutes
• Finish your humorous essay (if necessary)
• Continue creating your character.  Think about how your character's past influenced his or her character traits and quirks.