English (Thursday, 1/7)

No Homework, BUT....
I just added a link (to your right) that has some great websites to help you publish your writing.  That just means I would REALLY like to encourage some of you who actually enjoy writing to start thinking about sending it off to get published.  There are so many great magazines and contests for kids your age that are always looking for your work.  It could even be a letter to the editor of a local paper.  For example, I had one student write a letter to the editor about how kids riding skateboards were treated unfairly in town and it was published in the newspaper for his town. 
We don't have a lot of time outside of class for me to spend much time on it, but it doesn't mean I don't think it is very important.  After all, isn't it more meaningful if you actually do something with the work you complete in school?  I could help find the most beneficial place for you to submit your writing - and it could be anything from poems, to short stories, to song lyrics, to actual books.  Did you know Danielle is writing a real book?  (hope that won't embarass you Danielle; you should be very proud though!).
I also have a book in class called Go Public that is full of great magazines and contests where you can submit your writing.  I made a sort of "cheat sheet" to help narrow down all the choices.  A lot of them are on the website I added (to your right).  Maddie is submitting one of her poems....