Today you can choose from one of the 3 topics written below.  To do this exercise you will…

• choose one of 3 options for your write
• first make a timed mind map that shows your initial thinking about the topic.
•  Then you will take that mind map and use it to plan out what you are going to write.  You will do this by highlighting the ideas from your mindmap that you plan to include in your written work.
• Once you have your planning ready you will begin writing.

Your final written piece will be posted to your blog and then submitted on paper.  Be sure to attach your mind map work along with your writing to show your process.

Writing Options:

-One thing I am proud of is…

-School would be so much better if…

-This is a story about something that never happened to me.

Due: Tues. Jan. 13