Second and sixth periods touched briefly on that eternal teaching topic: adding details. We’re in the midst of a three-week writing workshop to review materials for the PASS test and wrap up the unit on The Diary of Anne Frank.

First period is working on the same, but their topic was a little different: effective beginnings.

Fourth period took a class period to share their best song selections from their Romeo and Juliet soundtrack project: lots of different styles and connections.

Homework

• First, second, and sixth: remember that you have ten pieces to write before next Friday. We’re working in class, but you should be working at home as necessary.
• Fourth period: read through chapter four of To Kill a Mockingbird.