Monday, 9/8/14 - Late Start Schedule
Copy homework into planner.
Go over Test #2. Ouch. If you have a clicker discrepancy, please see me at break.
Examples of  #35

SHOW not TELL 
"Don't tell us that the old lady screamed. Bring her on and let her scream." 
-Samuel Clemens 

Who is Sam Clemens? What does he mean? (He's talking about writing.)

cool, pretty, fun, scary, weird, ugly 
What does each of these things LOOK like?

These are actually opinions, NOT descriptions! (Yes, I know they are technically adjectives.) 
What's "cool" to you could be "gross" to me or your mom! 
You need to show us what this looks, sounds, tastes, smells, feels like!

Describe in detail what this might LOOK/SOUND like: 
Compare two examples...

"My Room is Such a Mess" due next Tuesday 9/16. 
Show me the most nightmarish room imaginable. I want to feel, see, hear, taste (ewww), smell everything.
350+ words, ink, ndp, title, mess(y), gross, disgusting, dirty, stinky, etc.
SHOW! WDILL?


The Outsiders

Remember the scene in biology, where Pony pulled out his switchblade? What does Pony's reaction tell us about how he feels about being a greaser?
What is the difference between an internal and external conflict?