Friday, 20 November

Writers conferenced on and revised their toasts which will be presented on Monday the 23rd

Thursday, 19 November

Writers have a packet on the "Toast". Rough draft of the toast is due on Friday.

Tuesday, 17 November

Karen Karbo was out sick.

Writers read and analyzed restaurant reviews. Writer's reviewed the review criteria. Writers discussed the MANY options for writing a review of a meal that does NOT require going out.

Writers were introduced to the "Toast" lesson

Monday, 16 November

Writers learned of a "Toast" assignment.

Writers received a packet on how to make a toast.

Thursday, 12 November, 2009

Writer's discussed various pieces in the "food packet" (which is available from Mr. Zartler)

Including "Chewing the Fat While It's Fresh" by Frank Bruni

Tuesday, 10 November

Writers worked with Karen Karbo on "group essays."

Please see a class mate or Mr. Zartler for more details.

Remember January 26th deadline for memoir pieces!

Monday, 9 November

Readings from the "Food Packet" inlcuding "Eating the Fat While It's Fresh" "Chocolate is Better than Kissing"