Sunshine!

Is it just me or are our classes going by faster and faster every week? 
I have to say, I am so impressed with the thought and creativity you all have been showing the last couple weeks!  I know it's not always easy (or fun), but you won't regret the hard work you do in this class; I promise.

Today we did a free write based on chapter 28 (definition), where we chose something we knew well and tried to define it.  What does it mean?  What does it mean to YOU?  Read through the chapter in the text book as you write this piece.  Some things that may be helpful as you get started are to look up the definition in the dictionary, thinking about what your topic is NOT, and comparing it to something else.

Remember that Friday is workshop time.  You should use this time to work on this piece of writing, because a typed, polished piece is due on Monday.  Please also bring your free write from today and turn this in with your typed paper so you may receive credit for the work in class.

You should also read through this weblog before Monday.  On Friday I will post FIVE questions for you to answer, requiring you to go back through the weblog and read some posts.  Write these answers on a sheet of paper, put your name on it, and bring it to turn in on Monday.

We started another sentence revision worksheet at the end of class today, but didn't get too far.  Please keep these for working together on Monday.

Lastly, we're going to spend some time next week talking about revision.  Please bring copies of all of your typed pieces from this semester.  We'll be looking through them and choosing two to revise.  Remember that it doesn't have to be the exact copy that I graded (though that would be helpful for you).  If you lost the one I graded but have a copy saved on your computer, just print a new one up and bring that.

As always, after you read your book and the weblog, if you are ever confused or need help with ANYTHING, please let me know.  I'm more than willing to work with you one on one.