Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Final exam Wrap Up

1. In your shared folder, make a folder named "Fall_Final" and save the following:
A. Your Best Work piece saved as "bw_title_xx" where "title" = a maximum 8 letter title, and "xx"= your initials
B. At least three other pieces that show your range saved as "rng_title_xx" where "title" = a maximum 8 letter title, and "xx"= your initials

Remember - All pieces must be saved as Microsoft Word files, and must be formatted in Manuscript format.

When you are finished, email me the following to mconnoll@austinisd.org
Your name
The computer number where all of the files are saved.

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

DRAFT PRINT DAY

On Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the end of the period, EVERYONE will print their drafts for me in MANUSCRIPT FORMAT.

I will give you feedback ASAP. The feedback must be used (unless it's a suggestion) on the final.

Thursday, December 07, 2006

How's the writing going?

Keep writing. If you want any comments, post it to your blog. I'll look at them this weekend. Use your time well. I'll see you on Monday.

-Connolly

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Remember to check the blog every day

Today-
Continue working on pieces for your portfolio. Remember that everything has to be in manuscript format.

Also - The sub has you second semester schedule, make sure you pick it up.

Have a great day.

-Connolly

Monday, December 04, 2006

The Electronic Portfolio

Preview some portfolios, and start working on your own.

Click here to view and read some of the portfolios from last year.

For your semester final you must have at least the following:
1. At least one piece for the "My Best Work" section
2. At least three pieces for the "My Range" section
3. A piece that you are going to use an example of your process.
4. A completed template.
5. A short essay explaining your writing process.