Sep
23
Filed Under (Daily Journal Entry) by jafinkley on 23-09-2008

Everyone has a favorite candy. Some people eat that candy only on special occasions. Write an essay describing your favorite candy.

Mar
08
Filed Under (narrative) by jafinkley on 08-03-2008

You were walking to the car and found a bag full of cash. You opened it and read a letter that said: If you are reading this note, I have moved to a new continent. I could take all of my American money with me. Write a story about that bag.

Mar
08
Filed Under (Writer's Block) by jafinkley on 08-03-2008

Are there things that Mr. Finkley need to work on. State your opinion and back it up with good reasons.

Mar
08
Filed Under (Writer's Block) by jafinkley on 08-03-2008

Tell me how you think you performed on the writing test. Say the mode of writing and tell me how you feel.

Mar
08
Filed Under (Writer's Block) by jafinkley on 08-03-2008

Talk to Mr. Finkley about things that are important to you in language. You choose your question and your the topic.

Oct
04
Filed Under (Expository Section) by jafinkley on 04-10-2007

Explain why you like Alabama or Auburn in a detailed paragraph by creating a main idea. Make sure you use your rings to help navigate your way through the paragraph.

Feb
27
Filed Under (Writer's Block) by jafinkley on 27-02-2007

Write some fun similes or metaphors below. If you are good, add a personification.

Personication- Uses human qualities and apply them to nature. Example, The flowers dancing in the wind.

Simile- Uses like or as to compare two totally different objects. For an example, The boy is as strong as an ox pulling a plow.

Metaphors- Compare two objects by saying what the other is.

Alliterations- When 4 words or more begin with the same letter.

Oxymorans- When words are grouped together with opposite meanings

Reverse Simile- Uses three items instead of two. Ex: Alabama Adventure makes Disney world look like a carnival.

Apostrophe- Addresses nonliving things to have a conversation. Ex: “O”, Christmas tree, how beautiful you are to me.

Symbolism- Connects two things using relationships that are symbolic of human relationships.

Feb
02
Filed Under (Expository Section) by jafinkley on 02-02-2007

Explain why you would like to see a new movie.  Convince others why it is a good or bad movie in a detailed paragraph.

Feb
02
Filed Under (Descriptive Section) by jafinkley on 02-02-2007

Use your five senses to describe your bedroom.

Jan
22
Filed Under (Writer's Block) by jafinkley on 22-01-2007

You are going to see some of the student’s writings here. Please feel free to respond.