Writer's Workshop

It’s October 11.  

 Today is National “It’s My Party Day.”  Will you cry if you want to?  What’s the worst party you ever attended?

Trivial Fact of the Day: In space, astronauts cannot cry.  There is no gravity, so tears cannot flow.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “Do or do not. There is no try.”  --Yoda  (Jedi philosopher and warrior)

Vocabulary Word of the Day:  daunting (adjectives) – Use this word to describe nouns that are intimidating or that cause you to lose courage.  What are three daunting tasks that you were faced with last month?

 Today, is Writer's workshop. We are going to read an article about a young man who created an arcade and what happened after that. I will give us 15 minutes to read. Use it wisely, page check is TOMORROW!!!  Next we will read  "Boar's   " from our literature book and discuss what is a narrative and review short story elements.