I thought I would update where we are in class.  Students have chosen topics for their snapshot moments and we continue to look at mentor texts for examples of great writing.  Today we discussed the strategy of slowing time down through the lens of Elie Wiesel's Night.  We've also used Stephen King's The Body (better known as the film Stand by Me) to look at how he creates action, suspense, and creative dialogue in his writing.  The mentor text "Violet" showed students the importance of including emotion and sensory details in their writing.  As students move forward with their pieces, I hope that they will incorporate these techniques in their own writing.

Just a reminder that your "Awesome" pieces are due tomorrow!

Please remember to purchase a hard cover writers notebook as soon as possible.  We will be starting to use them this week. 

The attached document will give parents information on the curriculum and how to communicate with me.

Okay guys - I've been sending out lots of texts through the Remind App this weekend, but I thought it would be a good idea to update the website as well.

Grade 10 - The leads/introductions of your research essays are due tomorrow!

Grade 11 - Your written analysis pieces are still due tomorrow.  I will attach the document with the assignment.  Remember that the "Articles" document on this webpage has all of the articles we've done this semester - you can choose any one to do your assignment on.  If you have any questions, you can email me or text me through the Remind App.