SENIORS: Today begins the rough draft of your children's book.  I recommend that you start with a strong idea of your theme.  If you don't know the theme (i.e., the moral, the message, the meaning), then get that idea solid in your head before you begin.  Theme will drive all the other elements in your story.

SOPHOMORES:  Today's CAHSEE warmup was Dances with Dolphins.  Groups presented their charts from last Thursday to class; we also worked on summarizing War and determining its theme.  Don't forget to bring your notebook and your independent reading book to class every day.