Compositions from the end of December were handed back. No comments were given: students were encouraged to see me to ask for feedback. Each student may also choose to re-write the composition in homework club this week (I will take the higher mark of the two compositions that were written.) A different topic will be given.
Writing Tips were discussed
#1 Familiarize yourself with and use the word 'epiphany'.
#2 Don't use slang/jargon no matter what subject you are discussing (i.e. even an essay on free skiing cannot use the phrase "slaying gnarly lines.")
#3 Avoid intensifiers (e.g. very, really, so totally, completely, extremely, ridiculously . . . ). Instead of describing something as 'very interesting', describe it as 'intriguing' or 'captivating'.
We read Act 2 scene 1 and discussed the significance of Mercutio's famous line "a plague on both your houses."
No homework was given, although I expect several students will choose to re-write their compositions.
