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Posted: September 28, 2010

Unit: Creative Nonfiction Creative nonfiction borrows heavily from poetry and literary fiction, which feature language mastery. A writer must use clever turns of phrase, make intelligent and creative word choices, and build sentences, paragraphs - an entire piece - that does more than present the straight, nonfiction facts. Assignment # 2 - The Personal Essay   The personal essay is an example of nonfiction. It is a descriptive account of one’s ideas or experiences. As nonfiction, it is factual. And as creative nonfiction, the personal essay should be written to be engaging. Minimum 1000 words Writing Workshops: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (Oct. 4, 5, 6) next week. ****Have your draft finished to share with your groups***** Final copy is due on Tuesday, Oct 12th.

Posted: September 14, 2010

Vocabulary quiz on Monday, Sept. 20th.

Posted: September 14, 2010

I am pushing our first workshop and feedback day to Friday, Sept17th. We will be going over positive criticism and positive feedback tips is the next few days as well as working on our individual writing assignments.

Posted: June 10, 2010

Attached is a copy of our review. Study and it will pay off!! Exam is Monday at 9 AM. Come prepared with pen, pencils and eraser.  
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Posted: June 10, 2010

Review - except for Greece unit. You can pick this up in class. Exam is Wednesday @ 9 AM. Come prepared! You will need a pen or pencil and eraser.
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Posted: May 26, 2010

Hi everyone, You are currently working on you APA format essay on HAMLET. These are due June 2nd. As well, your formal speeches will begin on this day. Use class time wisely.

Posted: May 26, 2010

Hi! Newspaper projects are due Friday, May 28th!  

Posted: May 26, 2010

Hello all! The final assignment for the school has been handed out and will be due June 4th. This assignment will wrap up our non-fiction unit. You are becoming reporters and we are going to compile a class newspaper! Fun, fun, fun!

Posted: May 26, 2010

Hello! The end of the school year is fast approaching! Stay focused and it will pay off! We are currently working on the final project of the year. With your topic you are to: create a Powerpoint or Smartboard presentation to present to the class, Include handouts and other documents that can be circulated (pictures, models, maps, etc) minimum of 3. create an interactive activity that the whole class can participate in create a 10 question quiz for students to do and correct it with them. Let your creative sides shine through and use class time wisely. Presentations begin June 3rd!

Posted: May 18, 2010

Bonjour! We will be having a quiz soon so begin to review your notes on Greece. Also, "Greek Gods assignment" will be due May 21st.
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