Tuesday, February 22, 2011.

1. Peer revision of "Special Place" essay. Two students will revise each essay with a printed rubric. The rubrics will be then stapled onto the top of the essay and given back to the writer.
The writer will then take the essay home and rewrite the final draft on a sheet provided.

2. Complete "Revising and Editing" part of TAKS test: 32-51 on scantron. 51 will be hand-written on the bottom of scantron.

3. Begin rough draft of "Surroundings Essay" :

Write an essay explaining how your surroundings can affect your life. One sheet, front and back. Include at least two snapshots, two thoughtshots, one metaphor, one simile, and one example of personification.

Bring final "Special Place" essay written on lined sheet to class tomorrow.
Bring completed "Surroundings" essay (first draft) to class tomorrow.