SENIORS: Now is the time to start the actual building of your children's book.  Think of the following: How big is my book (based on the age group you're writing for--remember, little hands can't manipulate big books), what am I making it out of (computer paper, colored computer paper from Kinkos, construction paper, something fancy from Michael's), powerpoint (an email book)?  I strongly recommend that you type your text, as most of you have a hot mess for handwriting. The due date for your book is Friday, April 26.

SOPHOMORES: You were given a mentor text, Atomic Arrows, which we annotated for structure, concrete details, author's commentary, examples of synthesis, and other devices such as rhetorical questions, repetition, strong language, etc.  You were also asked to determine the thesis of the essay.  You will start writing YOUR synthesis essay on Monday.  Think about what your thesis will be; remember the overlying questions of What is the Nature of Man?  Also think about what texts you can use to support your thesis.