6 Word Memoir due Friday 9 / 1

Tomorrow you will bring 6 words to class..

6 words that tell a story ..
6 words that make us pause...
or 6 words that make us say hmmmmm....

You will need to have your 6 words neatly typed, written, or artistically presented on a blank or colored piece of paper. You can have photos, art, symbols, etc next to it or around it.
You will explain this in a paragraph on the back.
You are expected to present this to the class.

samples & directions for writing a 6 word memoir 

6 word memoir rubric 

Welcome Class of 2021!

Welcome Class of 2021!

Congratulations on entering your first year of high school. This will be the first of many memorable years. Get ready to work hard, have fun, grow and expand who you are and what you know!

This week, we will focus on getting to understand the course, exploring who we are as a class, and preparing for our first unit in memoir writing.

I will post daily assignments and homework on this blog. Please bookmark & check daily.

Homework:

Show your syllabus and the English website murphyenglish9.blogspot.com to your parent.

 Have a 3 ring notebook or folder & notebook.

Bring a book to class that you would like to read by Wednesday, August 31st

I look forward to getting to know you.

Other things to check out

10 tips for incoming Freshman (written by a former freshman)

Communicate with me at jmurphy@sandi.net if you have questions.