Today is a long lesson... We first read pgs. 43-46 of Phineas Gage while scaffolding for the main idea. Lesson 7 was "Experimenting with Details to Show Opposing Views," and we experimented with details and wording to emphasize a tone in our skill drill. For our writing prompt, students had a choice! Option 1: Think about something you do well. Write about a moment when you were doing this activity in a way that makes your reader want to go out and try this activity as soon as possible. Option 2: Think about something you do well. Write about a moment when you were doing this activity in a way that makes your reader want to avoid trying the activity.

When students were finished, they could read pages 52-64 silently.

Homework:
* Read for 20 minutes.
* Extra credit opportunity... Go to http://www.online-literature.com/frederick_douglass/991/ and summarize Frederick Douglass's escape in three paragraphs. Equal to up to 3 extra credit points, and due by tomorrow at the beginning of class...