November 2, 2007

November 2, 2007
Ms. Dorsey was at an all-day training workshop for READ180 teachers. It was very helpful!

Students were given a story starter and asked to finish the story, using as much detail and description as they could, and using vivid words.
Story Starter: The Unforgettable Fog
I was in a London park with a close friend. As I walked from bench to bench I was amazed at the care that the park had received. The bandstand is unique. The fountains are beautiful. It was then, that he unforgettable fog began closing in around the city. The fog almost seemed to engulf the city and was closing quickly on the park and surroundings we were in. It was so thick and heavy that the fog felt like a burden we were packing on our backs. [Isn't that a great simile?] Then the strange voice said, "Hello."


Some typed their scary stories which were due on Halloween.
Students, did some of you read your stories aloud?

October 8, 2007

October 8, 2007
Self-Starter: Students wrote a poem in response to a painting shown on the overhead. (Dream -- moon, beach, bird, mirror?)
1. Students received their graded memoirs. Please save these.
2. About Free Verse Poems.
3. Students received rubrics for the poems they will type up in the computer lab on Wednesday -- "Inspired by" poem, "If I Could Rule the World' poem, "I Am From" poem.
4. Brief introduction to the scary story assignment. Due by Halloween.
5. Writer's Workshop
(Students also each received a small free poetry book. If you didn't get want, and would like one, see me.)