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
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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