Thursday, March 2, 2017

March 2, 2017 - Thursday

Class Work

1. Rocks and lists
This was the assignment:

  • Find a rock to bring to class - yes, a real rock List all of the possible uses for rocks - be creative! There will be a prize for the longest list. (paper copy)
  • List all of the walls you can think of - yes, there will be a prize for this list as well! (paper copy)
  • Bring the rock and both lists to class on Thursday. It's Thursday! Are you ready?
2. "Mending Wall" by Robert Frost


Image result for new england rock walls

Image result for new england rock walls

3. Homework Assignment

A. Select a wall of interest. (In-class brainstorm)  Investigate it by searching at least three sources. Wikipedia doesn't count!

B. Answer who, what, when, where, why, and how of the wall. These are the elements of a good news story. You are the reporter. You will need a good lead - first paragraph - to keep the readers' interest. Write your draft as if you were reporting the news of the wall. Slant your news. Show that the fence or wall was or is a success, or show that the fence or wall was or is a failure. 

C. How to: 




Post your draft by the beginning of class on Tuesday. 

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