May 13, 2008

May 13, 2008
Students wrote a creative response to an optical illusion on the overhead. This isn't quite the same image, but if you were absent, you should write about this one. Some students wrote creative descriptions (using simile and metaphor). Others wrote poems or brief stories.

Students saw samples of the "Class Final." See the nearby post that describes that assignment.

We read another tall tale. A tall tale --
is humorous, exaggerated
includes unlikely events
includes characters who try to solve problems
uses language that is colorful (not inappropriate, though) and informal
has a memorable ending

Students used Writer's Workshop time to work on
The tall tale if needed
The "Underland" story
The class final -- We'll be in the computer lab only on May 19th.