Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The Red Tree by Shaun Tan








Write your response to The Red Tree by Shaun Tan.
How did the story make you feel? How did you relate to the story?
What is your red tree? What makes you happy and hopeful?

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Mr. Linden's Library


Write a story about this Chris Van Allsburg's picture about Mr. Linden's Library. The caption underneath is "He had warned her about the book. Now it was too late." Make sure to reread and edit your work. Grading on the six traits of writing.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Reflection on Third Trimester- respect and responsibility

Here is your chance to write how you are going to improve third trimester in the area of respect and responsibility! Write with great details and complete paragraphs of how you are going to be better in each of these areas.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Reflection about Frim


Write a post about your experience in FRIM. Write about what you liked, challenges, things you learned, the hikes, activities, camping... EVERYTHING! This will help you with future writings. The more descriptive writing you write, the easier your following assignments will be!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Describe a photo of Steve McCurry

www.stevemccurry.com/
Write about one of the photos that you saw at the museum or one from Steve McCurry's website.
Include:
1. the image
2. information- name, where and when the photo was taken
3. describe the photo using the details from your packet
4. write about your feelings using the details from the packet

Make sure to site where you got the photo!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Letter during the holidays


http://mailmeart.com/going-postal/
Check out this site and think about designing a postcard/envelope and send me a letter about your vacation. Remember to take a picture for visual proof that you did it!
Send it in the mail!

At school, I feel...

Finish this statement really telling how you feel at school. Be honest and you can have several different feelings. Think about your different classes, activities, overall experience! If you don't wish to share on your blog, please write and share with me in google docs!