Thanks for a great class today everyone! Just a reminder: The new due date for the short stories, as was discussed in class, is April 16th. Come to class with a rough draft on April 2nd.
Thanks!
Mrs. Miller
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Do Tell
Hey Everyone!
I was thinking about what a passionate group you are, and how I really only get to see you in one element. I know you are all involved in a lot outside of school such as dance and other activities and I want to put it out there that I would love to come to any games/ recitals or events that you are involved in. So let me know! You can e-mail me personally or post it on this blog and then maybe we can all come!
-A. Miller
I was thinking about what a passionate group you are, and how I really only get to see you in one element. I know you are all involved in a lot outside of school such as dance and other activities and I want to put it out there that I would love to come to any games/ recitals or events that you are involved in. So let me know! You can e-mail me personally or post it on this blog and then maybe we can all come!
-A. Miller
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Update- March 8
Hello Everyone!
I hope that you are all having a good time getting started on those short stories. Everyone should have received an e-mail from me regarding the due date, but just a reminder—the short story project is due April 23. Remember that there is no specific length requirement, however it must be complete with all the elements of a story (discussed in class). If you have any questions, please e-mail me: ashleywolpertmiller@gmail.com.
As far as our next class goes—remember to review for the test over key terms. If you are still unclear about any definitions, or just want me to double check yours, feel free to e-mail me about that as well. Also, come with at least a start to your story and any questions you might have. This will be a time for me to help you further develop your ideas and for you to inspire one another.
I look forward to class! Happy writing—
Mrs. Miller
I hope that you are all having a good time getting started on those short stories. Everyone should have received an e-mail from me regarding the due date, but just a reminder—the short story project is due April 23. Remember that there is no specific length requirement, however it must be complete with all the elements of a story (discussed in class). If you have any questions, please e-mail me: ashleywolpertmiller@gmail.com.
As far as our next class goes—remember to review for the test over key terms. If you are still unclear about any definitions, or just want me to double check yours, feel free to e-mail me about that as well. Also, come with at least a start to your story and any questions you might have. This will be a time for me to help you further develop your ideas and for you to inspire one another.
I look forward to class! Happy writing—
Mrs. Miller
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Class 2/19
Students,
I hope you all have had a good two weeks. I look forward to class tomorrow, and want to remind you that your poetry assignment will be due at the beginning of class. You will also be expected to know the key terms we discussed on the 5th (last class), as you will be quizzed on them.
You may have noticed that this blog has not been updated over the last two weeks, and that I have not been commenting on your blogs. This is, unfortunately, because my computer crashed. I will be spending the next couple of days catching up, and please know you will absolutely get credit for blogging in the appropriate time (twice weekly). I sincerely apologize for the lack of communication over the last two weeks.
Lastly, I want to thank each of you for your hard work. I know that writing is not easy, and may not come naturally to all of you, but I have been pleased with your work—particularly your blogs. Know that success in this class depends largely on time management. If you feel like you are struggling, please contact me and we can set up a plan to help you succeed. I want each of you to feel encouraged by this class, and not defeated.
See you tomorrow!
-Mrs. Miller
I hope you all have had a good two weeks. I look forward to class tomorrow, and want to remind you that your poetry assignment will be due at the beginning of class. You will also be expected to know the key terms we discussed on the 5th (last class), as you will be quizzed on them.
You may have noticed that this blog has not been updated over the last two weeks, and that I have not been commenting on your blogs. This is, unfortunately, because my computer crashed. I will be spending the next couple of days catching up, and please know you will absolutely get credit for blogging in the appropriate time (twice weekly). I sincerely apologize for the lack of communication over the last two weeks.
Lastly, I want to thank each of you for your hard work. I know that writing is not easy, and may not come naturally to all of you, but I have been pleased with your work—particularly your blogs. Know that success in this class depends largely on time management. If you feel like you are struggling, please contact me and we can set up a plan to help you succeed. I want each of you to feel encouraged by this class, and not defeated.
See you tomorrow!
-Mrs. Miller
Friday, January 23, 2009
Don't Forget!
Hey everyone, please don't forget to send me the address of your blog. I want to give you credit for the next two weeks, but must be able to get to your blog to do so! You can either e-mail me privately or post your blog URL here, so everyone can check it. Happy blogging!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Key Terms
Thanks everyone for an amazing day of class. Please post any questions, or feel free to Email me.
Key Terms 9/22
Allusion
Atmosphere
Close Reading
Dialogue
Diction
Genre
Imagery
Narrative
Symbol
Theme
Tone
Key Terms 9/22
Allusion
Atmosphere
Close Reading
Dialogue
Diction
Genre
Imagery
Narrative
Symbol
Theme
Tone
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Welcome
Welcome to a new semester of exciting stories, thought provoking class discussion and challenging assignments. This class will be unlike any writing class you have had before. Whether you have been journaling for years, have a fabulous vocabulary, have written countless essays, or have never read a book in your life—you will be challenged by this course and yet find that it is entirely possible to be successful. The goal is not to learn facts, but to discover practical principles that will make you a better writer—principles that will help you for years to come.
This course will require you to use your creative side as you author your own blog, story, poetry and essay.
I am very excited for the days ahead, and hope you are as well. You can check back here for assignments and I welcome any questions you might have; simply check your syllabus for my contact information.
-Mrs. Miller
This course will require you to use your creative side as you author your own blog, story, poetry and essay.
I am very excited for the days ahead, and hope you are as well. You can check back here for assignments and I welcome any questions you might have; simply check your syllabus for my contact information.
-Mrs. Miller
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