Lesson, 7 September, A.M.

1. Journal writing based on sensory description
2. Roll call & administrivia
3. Journal sharing all 'round.  Review use of action verbs, avoid frequent repetion of pronouns.
4. Descriptive writing exercise.  Don't begin with a pronoun.
     A. Take one item from your purse or pocket and describe it.  You may refer to the item's function.
     B. One paragraph only
     C. Do not crumple paper or throw it away; write your way out of a problem.
     D. 5-10 minutes -- please work together
     F. Peer review and teacher review -- everyone reads and discusses everyone else's paper.
5. Door prize!
6. To-date quiz

Remember the four types of essays:
     Descriptive
     Persuasive
     Narrative
     Expository

Text: read pp. 1-4.  The triangle should be a quadrangle -- consider purpose

Today's Jasper Newsboy contains a useful article about rental frauds.  The audience: college students; the purpose is to caution.