A Message from Ms. Nims

"People ask me to predict the future, when all I want to do is prevent it. Better yet, build it. Predicting the future is much too easy, anyway. You look at the people around you, the street you stand on, the visible air you breathe, and predict more of the same. To hell with more. I want better."

- Ray Bradbury

Monday, October 3, 2011

Weekly Agenda: 10/3 - 10/7

Monday 10/3 - Early Release (3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- Share advertisements.
- College Essay info
Homework: none... what a great opportunity to catch up on blogging!

Tuesday 10/4 - Day 2
- Personal Essays by the Professionals
- "Remembering My Childhood on the Continent of Africa"
Homework: Read "Black Men and Public Space." Add to your list of effective techniques. Answer assigned questions.

Wednesday 10/5 - Day 1
- Discuss "Black Men and Public Space"
- Personal Essays by Real High School Seniors
Homework: Go to Connecticut College link ("Essays that Worked"). Read through the essays and identify your favorite one. Print it out to bring to class. Write a paragraph explaining its appeal to you. Add to your list of effective techniques.

Thursday 10/6 - Day 7
- Writing Effective Opening Paragraphs
Homework: The College Essay - first draft due Tuesday. Don't forget your blog post!

Friday 10/7 - Day 6
no class



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