Bell Ringer – October 17/20On a piece of paper, write down the following values/beliefs. Then, decide which was the primary value for each of the 6 stories we’ve read:

The Necklace, The Gift of the Magi, The Lottery, The Interlopers, The Most Dangerous Game, and New Directions

1. truth/honesty -2. taking risks -3. the value of human life -4. beliefs and traditions -5. holding grudges/life's too short -6. willingness to give up something for loved ones –

THEN, ORGANIZE YOUR FOLDER. TABLE OF CONTENTS IS ON THE WALL.

TURN IN YOUR LIFE MAP – name on frontOn a piece of paper, answer the

following questions and scenarios:1. What is the schedule for Griz priority days?2. What do you do for Griz if you have multiple

F’s, but not an F for that day’s specific class? 3. What do you do if you don’t get a Griz pass at

the beginning of the week?4. What will happen if you skip Griz for a class

you have been assigned to?

Class average results so far

• 4A: +5% – (from 65% to 70%)

• 3B: +6% (from 74% to 80%)

• 4B: +9% – (from 75% to 84%)

Bell Ringer – October 21/221. Turn in your Life Map. If it’s bigger than the basket, form a pile in front of the room. MAKE SURE NAME IS ON THE FRONT!

2. Take out your Narrative packet (with the brainstorming pages) from last class. Then, work on a third brainstorm topic idea for the first 15 minutes of this period.

Reminder of the values to choose from:

1. truth/honesty -2. taking risks -3. the value of human life -4. beliefs and traditions -5. holding grudges/life's too short -6. willingness to give up something for loved ones –

Bell Ringer – October 23/24Today, you will be drafting. Take out your story map from last class period, as well as the beginning of your drafting (if you started) and wait for the explanation of what today will look like!

- Drafting Sessions (3 sessions – 20 min, 25 min, 15 min)

- Pair/Share Sessions (2 sessions – 5 minutes each. This is the ONLY time you can get up for a drink, to use the bathroom, to ask questions, as well as the only time you may talk.)

Bell Ringer – October 27/28Take out your typed draft of your story, and take out a correcting pen/pencil.

Once you have both of those items on your desk. Find 3-4 other people in the class with which to form a table with your desks. Your group will be 4-5 people.

Await instructions.

Remember – NO GROUP CAN HAVE LESS THAN 4 PEOPLE or MORE THAN 5 PEOPLE.