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Vocab word of the day: IMMORTAL

Today I will:
~Understand and define "blogging" as a unique discourse through in-class discussion
~Apply that knowledge by creating my own blog

Agenda:
Warm-up: Creative writing! We will begin class with seven (7) minutes of writing every day through Monday, 4/30.

Intro to Odyssey Unit (mark your calendars/planners):

Fri, 4/13 (and every Friday): Type out/blog your favorite 7-min quickwrite of the week

Tues, 4/17: Vocab quiz 1 (words 1-9)
Fri, 4/20 (and every Friday): Type out/blog your favorite 7-min quickwrite of the week

Mon, 4/30: Vocab quiz 2
Tues, 5/1: Final test

Mon-Fri, 5/7-5/11: Hero's Journey personal narrative essay

Homework:
If you were absent or got behind on the blog-creation, get caught up. Email me a link to your new blog!

 If you did not finish, publish your "Which Door?" post. Make sure to include at least one image, as well as one vocab word (CP) or three vocab words (H)

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