Your Independent novel and complete Journal #2 entry (in your hanging folder)

Time the reading for 15 mins. 

Reader’s Journal 10 mins.

Complete a WEEKLY EXIT SLIP—10 mins

Remember to CHOOSE ONE GOAL OR SUCCESS CRITERIA from the list below. Submit the exit slip to the class bin. 

In lesson 1.5 “This is me in Grade 9” word snapshot poster, we are learning to

• gather research on myself for my poster.  
• plan my poster. 
• create a poster. 
• plan, write, revise, and polish an explanation essay.  

Success Criteria 

I know I am successful when I can 

• Gather information about myself from various sources (friends and family) 
• Complete the planning sheet 
• Choose three or more categories of words that describe me and my life 
• Organize the words and images on the paper so that they clearly support who I am right now (thesis) 
• Make design decisions that support my thesis.