The Write Stuff: Perspectives in Writing: April 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012

HW #5 Two sources; 200 word research paragraph, Monday, April 30

Narrow down your list of 5 historic/news worthy events to the one most interesting to you. You will be setting a short, fictional story during this event so choose with that in mind.

11. Locate two sources, print them and highlight or underline important facts.

22. Write a 200 word, typed, double-spaced paragraph about your event. Focus on answering these questions:

· Who was involved?

· When did it happen?

· Where did it take place?

· What happened? (include lots of detail)

· Why is this event important?

WRITE IN YOUR OWN WORDS. DO NOT COPY YOUR SOURCES WORD FOR WORD. CHANGE WORDS AND STRUCTURE TO BE YOUR UNIQUE VOICE.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

HW #3 IRP book and week one; HW #4 List of 5 historic/news events, Thursday, April 26

Choose your final independent book and type your week 1 response, double-space! See IRP question at top right of this blog if needed.

Create a typed list of 5 modern (1950 through present) historic or news worthy events that have captured your attention. For each event, type 1-2 sentences explaining why it is significant or interesting to you.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

HW #2 "The Falling Man" typed response

Using your notes from the documentary "The Falling Man," write a typed 3-4 paragraph response. Follow the guidelines on the handout given in class or click here to access a copy.