Writing Challenge

Hi Guys, it is time to wake up the writer in you!


Here is this weekend challenge: Write an essay, a short story or a poem that deals with the following idea

Post it as a comment, and wait for the results. Make sure you proofread it and check it. I will read them and publish those that have content and aesthetics.

Remember

"Never Give up"

There is a big BONUS !!

Student´s Speeches

A few days ago and after reading a series of documents about Einsten, his pacifist view of the world and his participation on the creation of nuclear weapons, the 9th grade students expressed their point of view and position through speeches.

Here are some of them:

Get Ready Guys, Final Exams are at the Turn of the Corner!

LAY, More Than Three Little, More Than Just a Simple Word

Definition for lay taken  from Dictionary.com

lay
[ley]
-v.t.
1. to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
2. to knock or beat down, as from an erect position; strike or throw to the ground: One punch laid him low.
3. to put or place in a particular position: The dog laid its ears back.
4. to cause to be in a particular state or condition: Their motives were laid bare.
5. to set, place, or apply (often fol. by to or on): to lay hands on a child.
6. to dispose or place in proper position or in an orderly fashion: to lay bricks.
7. to place on, along, or under a surface: to lay a pipeline.
8. to establish as a basis; set up: to lay the foundations for further negotiations.
9. to present or submit for notice or consideration: I laid my case before the commission.
10. to present, bring forward, or make, as a claim or charge.
11. to impute, attribute, or ascribe: to lay blame on the inspector.
12. to bury: They laid him in the old churchyard.
13. to bring forth and deposit (an egg or eggs).

Mice and Men

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Remember, Monday the 21st I wil  post the Writing Prompt for the final evaluation

Hands on the job!

  

(Letter of Persuasion/Tribute to the Accused

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Introduction

You already took a virtual tour of 17th century Salem and learnt about the events that led up to the witch trials of 1692. You toured Salem Village, where you visited the homes of the accused witches and the graves in which they were eventually buried. Toward the end of your tour you read about the events that led up to the trials.

The Task

Take your notes on the information you found and use it to write a letter or create another original piece of work about Salem and the witch trials.

The Process: Exploring the Web, Creating a Product

You may want to go back to Salem  and as you visit, record your responses to the following questions:

·         How would you describe the area of Salem, Massachusetts in the 17th century?

·         Who were the accused--their genders, their occupations, their ages, their status in the community?

·         Of what were they accused?

·         In the trial, what evidence was presented?

Be sure you have enough responses to the questions above to complete one of the following assignments:

Letter to the governor of Salem
Imagine you are a citizen of Salem, 1692. Write a letter to the governor demanding that the witch trials end. Use evidence from the web tour and your reading of The Crucible to support your demand. Be sure to argue against others who would like to see the trials continue. Of course, you may wish to plea for a continuance of the trials. If so, be persuasive.
 

A graphic tribute to the accused witches
Using your knowledge about the characters in the play and what you have learned from your tour, create a tribute to the accused. The Witch Trials Memorial is an example. Create your own tribute. You may wish to create a poster, a presentation or a web site.
 

A work of your design that reflects your knowledge of Salem and the witch trials
Using your knowledge about the play and what you have learned from your tour, create a work that responds to the question: "What contributed to the events of 1692?"

Performance Standards

The persuasive letter to the governor must:

·         structure ideas and arguments in a sustained and logical fashion

·         use specific rhetorical devices to support assertions 

·         clarify and defend positions with precise and relevant evidence

·         address readers' concerns, counterclaims, biases, and/or expectations

The tribute to the witches or the work of your own design must:

·         Show your position regarding the accused or the topic chosen.

·         Refer to specific events and characters.

·         Appeal to the eye.

·         Appeal to the emotions.

Due date for this project Monday, February 21st

THere is more in a word than one may think!

"Jaime, why should I bother to find out what a word means? It`s just a word. Nothing happens if I skip it"

Well, I must say you are definitively right! Nothing happens. Doors are not open, possibilities are not explored, knowledge is not acquiesced, explanations are not received, ideas are not clarified, concepts are missing, jokes miss their fun, and actions are not understood. Definitively right, nothing happens.

Proof me right or wrong! Let us take three letters, three little letters that make a simple word. L A Y. What do you know about this little word? What does it mean? How many ways can it be used? Can you define it?

Now,  what is your impression about your findings? What is there in a word? Can we assume the cost of not knowing what a word means or the many doors that remain shut when I ignore a little word?

 I am expecting your posted comments ASAP, remember if you hit first you hit twice!