Thursday, May 17, 2007

Final project reminders

Full instructions and resources for the final project can be found at: http://akinslitmagazine.blogspot.com/2007/04/final-portfolio-project-preview.html

When you are finished, you MUST fill out a cover sheet (the sub has them if you finish early).

You have until the end of the final exam period to finish everything.
Tuesday, May 22, 9am-11am


Other reminders.
If you still owe WORD magazine Money, you MUST give it to me on Tuesday.
My Email is mconnoll@austinisd.org if you have any questions.

Be good and do well.

Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Substitute Plans

Keep writing and working on your portfolio.
I'll be in and out.

Be well and do good.
Keep selling Word!

Thursday, May 03, 2007

Vote for your favorite starter

Read through all of the writing starters posted on the blogs. Leave a comment for your favorite and explain why.

We'll check the winner tomorrow.

After you have read, pick the favorite that you wrote and start drafting it into a full piece.

Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Sub Plans

You should have FOUR story starters done and posted by the end of the period on May 2.

First three - Below

Number four - View all of the photos at this site (click here) , pick ONE photo, and write a story inspired by it. Right click on the photo, save it, and upload it to your blog so we can see what inspired you.