September 29, 2009

Homework: pictionaries 1-10 unit 2

Today:
No daily drill
Reviewed the calendar for this week and a few dates next week
Listened to words 1-10 unit 2
Watched a video version of "Thank you, M'am"
Discussed the first writing prompt choice for the next essay.

Essay Topic
“Thank You M’am” by Langston Hughes

“But you put yourself in contact with me,” said the woman. “If you think that that contact is not going to last a while, you got another thought coming. When I get through with you, sir, you are going to remember Luella Bates Washington Jones.”


Prompt #1
People come into our lives, intentionally or unintentionally. Some are more memorable than others. Write an essay about person in your past whose contact with you has influenced you to become who you are today. Your essay could be about one event (like the story Thank You, M’am) or a series of interactions. The piece will be reflective and clearly show cause and effect. What have you learned?