Important Dates:
Power of the Pen Tournament: Saturday, December 3, 2011 (7:30-3:00)
Regional Power of the Pen Tournament: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Writing Prompts:
Week of Oct. 17th
Wed. 10/19/11--"Hanging Out" is a favorite teenage pastime. Describe how it's done.--2004 District 7th grade
Week of Oct. 24th
Wed. 10/26/11-- You are tired of being blamed for something you did NOT do.
Strike back at your offender. -- 2004 District 8th grade
Week of Oct. 31st
Mon. 10/31/11-- A last-minute change of plans saves your life. Show how. --2001 District 7th grade
Thur. 11/3/11-- "The Love Letter." Some times it requires help to write one. --2001 District 8th grade
Week of Nov. 7th
Mon. 11/7/11-- "Foolish Fears." Write about something that used to scare you but doesn't anymore. --2004 District 7th grade
Thur. 11/10/11-- Words can hurt forever. Write a narrative that shows how true this is. -- 2004 District 8th grade
Week of Nov. 14th
Mon. 11/14/11-- "The Answer." Write a narrative based on the word. -- 2001 District 7th grade
Thur. 11/17/11-- You didn't mean to- but you offended the biggest bully in your school. You're too young to die.
What happens next?-- 2001 District 8th grade
Week of Nov. 21nd
No Meeting--Happy Thanksgiving!
Week of Nov. 28th
Mon. 11/28/11--MANDATORY MEETING!!! Set up folders for Power of the Pen Tournament
Wed. 12/1/11--MANDATORY MEETING!!! Review procedures for Saturday's Power of the Pen Tournament
Sat. 12/3/11-- District Competition @ Goshen Middle School
Week of Jan. 17th
January 2012--Announce qualifiers from December's P.O.P. Tournament; Hand back papers