Indigenous Peoples' Day and Critique Round One

To Start:
Staple one copy of your rough draft to your completed rubric and turn it in up front.

Then, read this article in today's New York Times.

• Identify any unfamiliar words.
• Write a one-sentence summary of the article.
• In your opinion, should we celebrate Indigenous People's Day, Columbus Day, or neither? Why?  
• How is this issue related to imperialism in Africa?

In Class:
We're going to be doing our first round of peer critique in pairs. 

• First, the author will read their story out loud, while their partner follows along.
• Then, work together to highlight each plot element in a different color.
• Discuss each question aloud.
• Finally, each partner should  fill out a copy of the critique with their own ideas.
• The author should staple both copies to their draft to keep.

Coming Up:

• Incorporate critique feedback and continue working on your story tonight.
• Bring three copies of your updated story to class tomorrow for critque round two.

Extra Office Hours:

• Monday and Friday at lunch.
• Tuesday and Thursday after school. Please arrive before 3:30. 
• No office hour on Wednesday afternoon.