Hey kids,
Don't forget that the Wife of Bath writing is due on Monday. The prompt asked you to determine who, in your opinion according to the story, "wins" in the end - i.e. who has control in the relationship, the Knight (manhood) or the hag (womanhood).
You need to start off with a strong, straightforward thesis statement (remember - don't waste space with one of those "According to Webster's Dictionary blah blah blah" introductions) that declares your opinion and then defend your thesis, using 3 properly blended direct quotes as evidence.
Remember what my smart friend Strachan says regarding your opinion: "No matter which side you take, there are good people who will agree with you, so make your decision based on what YOU think, not what you think WE want you to think".
Who are the so called "good" people, you ask? Well, they are scholarly critics with published credentials and believe me, no matter how far out there you may think your opinion is, there is someone who has probably published a 50 page dissertation on that topic!
Also - in each class, if every student hands in a paper on Monday, I'll add a point to everyone's paper in the class; the paper is worth 15 points. However, if one student fails to hand in a paper in his/her class, no one in that class will get the extra point (and of course, the only person who will lose a point for not turning it in on time is the person who doesn't bring it on Monday!).
Saturday, October 25, 2008
THE SCHOLASTIC ART and WRITING COMPETITION
Here's another opportunity for artists and writers! The Scholastic Art and Writing Competition is the foremost in the country of its kind. Here's a link to information - make sure to click on the PDF files to see the categories... there are so many to choose from! Winners of this competition are eligible to compete for scholarships reserved only for winners. It's a national competition and colleges give its winners careful consideration!
http://www.artandwriting.org/how_to_apply.htm#categories
The deadline for submission is December 19th!
http://www.artandwriting.org/how_to_apply.htm#categories
The deadline for submission is December 19th!
Do You Want to Get Published as a Writer?
If so, you should check out Susquehanna University's "The Apprentice Writer" publication, a literary magazine devoted to the work of high school students.
I grew up near Susquehanna and it's a beautiful campus and a fantastic liberal arts college. It's creative writing summer program for high school students is one of the top 3 in the nation!
Here's information on its summer institute, which is highly competitive and prestigious:
Advanced Writers' Workshops
in Fiction, Poetry, and Creative Nonfiction
"Every year I am amazed by the enthusiasm of the faculty in the Susquehanna program. Their passion is contagious; by week's end the students have not only learned much about the craft of writing, but are also energized to continue the exploration of their own creativity."
-Susan Perabo, author of Who I Was Supposed to Be and The Broken Places
Tentative Dates: June 28-July 4, 2009 (Program Details)
Request an Application for the Advanced Writers' Workshop
"Through the Writers Workshop, I learned many skills that helped me become a more accomplished writer. By rooming on campus with the other kids in the workshop, I got to experience the feel of college life and in the process made friends that I still consider to be my nearest and dearest nearly two years later." -Charlie Riccardelli '09
An exciting weeklong experience now in its 20th summer, the Writers Workshop at Susquehanna University provides America's most talented high school writers with the opportunity to work in intensive, small-group workshops headed by nationally recognized authors. One of only 27 programs selected by Early College Programs 2003 as a Best Value in Summer College Programs for High School Students, the Writers Workshop features workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Class sizes are limited to 15 students in order to ensure close supervision and individual conferencing.
The Writers Workshop is open to experienced writers entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2008. Writers Workshop attendees are chosen based on teacher/counselor recommendations and portfolio submissions, and each applicant is required to submit 5-6 poems or 6-8 pages of fiction/creative nonfiction. Portfolios and applications must be postmarked or e-mailed by May 1, 2008, to be considered for review.
"While attending the Writers Institute week-long workshop, I wrote some of my best work and feel that, in the short period of time I spent there, I improved immensely. My positive experience at the workshop is the main reason why I am at Susquehanna." -Yvonne Harris '09
And here is information on submitting:
The Apprentice Writer
Submission Requirements
1. Manuscripts must be typewritten and double-spaced on 8 1/2 x 11 pages. The writer's name, address, and appropriate teacher must appear on each page. Please be sure to affix sufficient postage.
2. We do not return written submissions. Please keep a copy for yourself. All rights return to the writer after publication. We will ask students whose work is chosen to send an electronic copy.
3. If you are submitting photographs and would like them returned, please include an adequately sized, stamped, self-addressed envelope. You must include your name and address on the back of each photograph. All other work will be destroyed.
4. There are no restrictions on style, subject matter, or length (up to 30 pages). We are looking for the best written work and photography/graphics by high school students (grades 9-12) from the United States.
5. Categories for submissions are:
Fiction
Poetry
Essay
Photography
6. We send copies of The Apprentice Writer to accepted contributors and their teachers.
7. We are unable to acknowledge those works which are not accepted for publication. If you have not heard from us by May 10, 2008, you work has not been accepted.
8. Submit individually or have your teacher send to:
Gary Fincke
Writers Institute Director
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1164
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2009
Acceptance announcements will be mailed by May 1, 2009
Publication and Distribution: September 2009
It's never too late to think about the future!
I grew up near Susquehanna and it's a beautiful campus and a fantastic liberal arts college. It's creative writing summer program for high school students is one of the top 3 in the nation!
Here's information on its summer institute, which is highly competitive and prestigious:
Advanced Writers' Workshops
in Fiction, Poetry, and Creative Nonfiction
"Every year I am amazed by the enthusiasm of the faculty in the Susquehanna program. Their passion is contagious; by week's end the students have not only learned much about the craft of writing, but are also energized to continue the exploration of their own creativity."
-Susan Perabo, author of Who I Was Supposed to Be and The Broken Places
Tentative Dates: June 28-July 4, 2009 (Program Details)
Request an Application for the Advanced Writers' Workshop
"Through the Writers Workshop, I learned many skills that helped me become a more accomplished writer. By rooming on campus with the other kids in the workshop, I got to experience the feel of college life and in the process made friends that I still consider to be my nearest and dearest nearly two years later." -Charlie Riccardelli '09
An exciting weeklong experience now in its 20th summer, the Writers Workshop at Susquehanna University provides America's most talented high school writers with the opportunity to work in intensive, small-group workshops headed by nationally recognized authors. One of only 27 programs selected by Early College Programs 2003 as a Best Value in Summer College Programs for High School Students, the Writers Workshop features workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Class sizes are limited to 15 students in order to ensure close supervision and individual conferencing.
The Writers Workshop is open to experienced writers entering 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2008. Writers Workshop attendees are chosen based on teacher/counselor recommendations and portfolio submissions, and each applicant is required to submit 5-6 poems or 6-8 pages of fiction/creative nonfiction. Portfolios and applications must be postmarked or e-mailed by May 1, 2008, to be considered for review.
"While attending the Writers Institute week-long workshop, I wrote some of my best work and feel that, in the short period of time I spent there, I improved immensely. My positive experience at the workshop is the main reason why I am at Susquehanna." -Yvonne Harris '09
And here is information on submitting:
The Apprentice Writer
Submission Requirements
1. Manuscripts must be typewritten and double-spaced on 8 1/2 x 11 pages. The writer's name, address, and appropriate teacher must appear on each page. Please be sure to affix sufficient postage.
2. We do not return written submissions. Please keep a copy for yourself. All rights return to the writer after publication. We will ask students whose work is chosen to send an electronic copy.
3. If you are submitting photographs and would like them returned, please include an adequately sized, stamped, self-addressed envelope. You must include your name and address on the back of each photograph. All other work will be destroyed.
4. There are no restrictions on style, subject matter, or length (up to 30 pages). We are looking for the best written work and photography/graphics by high school students (grades 9-12) from the United States.
5. Categories for submissions are:
Fiction
Poetry
Essay
Photography
6. We send copies of The Apprentice Writer to accepted contributors and their teachers.
7. We are unable to acknowledge those works which are not accepted for publication. If you have not heard from us by May 10, 2008, you work has not been accepted.
8. Submit individually or have your teacher send to:
Gary Fincke
Writers Institute Director
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1164
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2009
Acceptance announcements will be mailed by May 1, 2009
Publication and Distribution: September 2009
It's never too late to think about the future!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
experiencing technical difficulties...
Hey kids! I've been experiencing difficulties posting to the blog from school - I just noticed that several posts I submitted from my classroom computer have not posted! Fortunately, they were not posts outlining assignments however they were posts full of exciting information about reading!
I'll try to re-post the content tomorrow; until then, enjoy your evening and have a good time at hall decorating in the morning!
Also, thanks to all of the parents who have stopped by the past few days during teacher conferences. It's great to meet face to face and if you ever have any questions, feel free to email me at aweiss@ebnet.org or readwriteweiss@gmail.com.
Ms. W.
I'll try to re-post the content tomorrow; until then, enjoy your evening and have a good time at hall decorating in the morning!
Also, thanks to all of the parents who have stopped by the past few days during teacher conferences. It's great to meet face to face and if you ever have any questions, feel free to email me at aweiss@ebnet.org or readwriteweiss@gmail.com.
Ms. W.
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