Reflecting on Writing 12

What have you enjoyed the most? What would you like to do more? What’s the most important thing you’ve learned this term. Why do you think so?

NOTE: I've added links to the right side: Punctuation Tree (click on a mark to learn more) and Punctuating Dialogue (good examples)

Field Work: One Small Thing

Find one small thing near your home. The object should be no bigger than your hand.

Describe the object fully. Give colour, shape, smell details. Imagine how the object came to be at its location. What is its story?

Why I Write (Short Essay)

Post your short essay, "Why I Write," here.

Could Elaine please post the information about the TV show on Bravo here for us all to see. Thanks for sharing that!

Field Work: Overheard Conversation

This week, write down a snippet of conversation you've overheard in public. Take a notebook with you when you are out to make it easier to remember the words.

With the snippet, write something about what you've heard, for example, imagine the reason for the person saying it or imagine the character of a person who says something like that etc.

A First

Write about a first. It can be about anything you have done (but must be about the first time). A first kiss, a first car, a first date . . .

Field Work

This week note your observations while shopping. It can be any kind--for food, for clothes, for electronics. Describe one of the shopkeepers and one of the shoppers. If something bothers you when shopping, note that also.