Today we discussed the importance of getting to know each other in class. Here are the highlights: Avoid awkwardness... no "hey you"s, easier to show someone your work for peer review, and more likely to share thoughts during discussions, and therefore, NO judgements because you know and respect the person you're working with.
Next, we did a one-page handwritten "Second Day Writing Assignment", in which there was the option to write about one of four things. They are as follows:
Option One:
Write me a story. This can be a true story about something you have done, something that happened to you OR it can be made up. You can use one of the story starters listed below if you cannot think of anything else:
- "Last night on my way home from..."
- "As I flew through the air, the only thing I could think was..."
Option Two:
Write me a book review. It can be a book that you read in high school or in middle school. Tell me what it is about and why you did or did not like it.
Option Three:
Write me a letter. Tell me a little bit about who you are and what you expect to learn from this class. Do you like English? Why or why not? What motivates you to learn?
Option Four:
Write me a poem. Type of poem and length does not matter. Additionally, write at least one paragraph explaining why you wrote the poem or what inspired you to write it.
*A Day Students*
You have received your summer reading assignment and it is due Tuesday, August 27th.
I (finally) have copies of the assignment that you may come and pick up from me and I'll explain the requirements in person. Thank you again, for you patience with this matter.
All the best,
Ms. Lewis
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