January 25

Homework

• Writing Minutes
• Freewriting (You have the ability to freeze time.  When you do, everyone freezes too.  One day you freeze time, but when you look out your window, you see someone walking around.)
• Summary Draft #2 or #3 (if necessary)
• Pyramid Essay (This should have all five paragraphs:  three body paragraphs, each with a topic and concluding sentence, an introductory paragraph, and a concluding paragraph; all your dress-ups and openers; and a lead.)

January 18

Homework

• Writing Minutes
• Freewriting (Write about what you saw in the water.)
• Final Draft of Summary (if necessary)
• Pyramid Essay
• Finish outline
• Write 3 body paragraphs with dress-ups, openers, topic and concluding sentences
• Write a concluding paragraph
• Write an introductory paragraph

(Note:  Not everyone will have time to finish this essay this week.  Write for 100 minutes and stop.  Those of you who write more quickly---you know who you are---spend your time revising what you have written.)

January 11

Homework

• Writing Minutes
• Freewriting (Write about a black horse, a red truck, and an old man.)
• 2nd or 3rd draft of your summary
• Pyramid essay (Get as far as you can.  Most of you will probably not have time to finish this.)

January 4

Due to the impending storm, there will be no class tomorrow, January 4.  Please use your time this week to work on a second or final draft of your summary (if possible) and/or any late or missing work!

See you all on the 11th!