1. Journal writing -- write a paragraph describing a 9/11 event or commemoration without employing a first-person pronoun.
2. Muster and administrivia
3. Review the five senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, sound
4. Descriptive writing -- four sample essays. Read and discuss.
5. Descriptive writing exercise:
A. Take any object from your pocket or purse. Describe. May refer to function.
B. One paragraph only
C. Black or blue ink
D. Double space
E. No drama -- do not crumple paper; write your way out of a problem
F. 5-10 minutes -- you should work together
G. Teacher and peer review. Everyone reads and comments on everyone else's paper
6. Sample essay: Ray Bradbury's "Summer Rituals," excerpted from Dandelion Wine. Note the punctuation of titles. Read and discuss intro. Finish reading before next class.
7. "Keys to College Success" - handout
8. Door prize!
9. To-date quiz
10. Go away
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