Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Something New; Something Interesting; Something Puzzling

This is it! Your last chance to share your ideas with your classmates (and your teacher, of course). As we did earlier in the course, share with us your thoughts on new, interesting and puzzling things you've encountered since we began our study in February. We'll share and discuss your writing at our last class session next Wednesday. Write about 200 words in paragraph form (multiple paragraphs are fine).

Remember that our final tests begin on June 5th and continue on June 10. If you need to write at special times, please email me with your requirements as soon as you know.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

A "Mini" Story

Using one of the sentences written in class as your first sentence, write a "mini" story (no more than 200 words at most). Use what you've learned about stories (plot, conflict, theme etc.) to make your story better. We'll share in class on Friday (and, yes, I will be there!).