July 7th

Day 3!
We made it to the middle of the week!
Here's what to do tonight:
1. Correct your draft and have it ready for tomorrow
2. Run on sentences worksheet
3. Read Kugelmass Episode/ Draw Mr. Kugelmass
4. Bring your cheque if you haven't done so already
5. Read to chapter 3 in Catcher in the Rye/for Friday and fill in the Reading Sheet/it will help you remember what happens
6. there will be a quiz on Friday on Lit terms to characterization

Tuesday, July 5th

Day 2 of Summer School
Here's what to remember for tomorrow:
Quiz on lit terms to atmosphere
Rough draft of your Identities story/good copy is due on Thursday
Worksheet on Universal themes.
Remember to bring your cheque by the end of the week.

Summer School

Well, we made it through day 1 of summer school and you are still here!
Remember to bring your cheque for $100.00 made out to the Surrey School District.
Homework for tonight:
Identities by Valgardson
Write about the role of the setting. Discuss irony in the story. Cite example.
Quiz on lit terms to atmosphere is on Wednesday.
Have a great evening!

Thank you all

Thank you for making this past five months so memorable. I am so glad that I had the chance to share your writing this past semester. Each and every one of you is a treasure. You all have so many wonderful poems and stories to share. There just never seemed to be enough minutes in the class. I have loved every minute I spent with you. There may be other writing classes in my future, but there will never be another first writing class.
I wish all of you the best of luck always. Please keep writing; writing can set you free, it can mend a broken heart and it can keep you in touch with people who are far away. It would be great if you kept blogging; that way we will all stay a little connected to one another.  Go out in the world and follow your dreams, but remember that you all have a special place in my heart.

Okay all

Okay all,
This is one final post for the year. Write about this blogging experience here on your blog. Make a promise to keep writing so that I don't lose touch with you and your lovely words.
It has been such a pleasure to share this year with you all. I admire each and every one of you more than I can say. I will treasure this time. I know that you all will do wonderful and amazing things with your lives and I am happy that I have had the chance to witness your growth and change during your time at Elgin.

Transitions

Many of you are getting close to the end of your time at Elgin. Take some time to reflect here about this period of transition. How do you feel about endings and beginnings? Where are you headed and what will you take with you from your time here at Elgin?

Also a reminder that Wednesday is sports day; we will present out slam poetry on Thursday instead of Wedanesday.
Please send me any overdue narratives. I would like to update your marks for the course.
My e-mail: pederson_c@sd36.bc.ca
Have a wonderful weekend.

Spring

A few years ago, I was in Paris during Spring Break. The holiday fell just before Easter and the stores were filled with exquisite decorations. The French seem to have a flair for window design that can be breathtaking. This silly little Eiffel tower caught my eye. It seemed so out of place in such a sophisticated city.
Spring is one of my favorite seasons. It always feels so full of hope and promise. I always want to gulp the air; it is so fresh and fragrant.
Write about your favorite season or write about something that was out of place for you. Perhaps it was a person, or a song, or an object that you thought just didn't fit the scene. Maybe it was even you!
Enjoy the magic that only spring can bring. Thank you for being you. Each and every one of you brings so much talent to our class. I am so lucky to have the pleasure to spend the time with you.