Monday, October 1, 2012

Monday, 1 October 2012

In class today writers began with the prompt:
"What I've learned about writing so far is....."

After sharing, the class discussed what makes a good project. Clarity, creativity, and care are a lovely alliteration of the qualities that seemed most important.

Writers were then given the due date for their Writing Down the Bones project. The project is due on Thursday, 11 October. That means that conference period this week and next week are the best times to get some help. There were a variety of in class activities to help writers figure out the best ideas for their project including ....

The homework assignment was graded, and used to help prepare writers for their projects. Students who did not have the homework must write a summary of two chapters of Writing Down the Bones  as an alternative assignment.

HOMEWORK: For tomorrow bring in at least two different writing implements.

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