8A- 15 mins. reading while using your post it notes to mark the connections that you are making.  8L2- 15 mins. reading.  So far the students should have completed two writing assignments: 1)What's in a Name 2) Reading journal reaction to the first two chapters of Totally Joe. 7A- 15 mins. reading and finish brainstorming your persuasive topic.  7B- 15 mins. reading.