GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 2022!

I can't believe another school year has come and gone! This year has flown by so fast, it feels like I was just getting to know my new group of kids the other day, and now I'm preparing to say goodbye! 

This year has been a lot of fun for me! I have loved interacting with your amazing children as we have explored and learned science together. I appreciate their patience with me as I learned along with them. 

This group of young people truly are the best of the best. As parents, you should be proud. These kids are kind, respectful, caring, and hard working. These are all attributes I know they've learned from great parents and examples in their lives. They also know how to have fun! These kids are going to do great things, and I can't wait to see all they accomplish in their lives!

To "my kids": 

I know technically speaking, none of you are mine, but I would be happy to claim you all. Keep working hard and doing your best. Remember, you all have great potential and will do amazing things if you are willing to put the work in. 

Don't be afraid to come back and see me! I will miss you all like crazy, and I'm sad I have to give you up to the junior high! Continue to be kind, respectful, caring, hardworking, and most of all FUN! 

I appreciate you all more than you will ever know. Thanks for the memories, I will miss you all! 

Love, 

Mrs. Willard

Personal Narrative - March / April Writing

This month we will be writing Personal Narratives. Each student will need to select an actual event from their life they would like to write about. The students will need to bring a picture of this event / memory.

The paper needs to be 5 paragraphs with 5-7 sentences per paragraph.

1^st paragraph- Introduction: this will introduce the memory and catch the reader’s attention.

3 body paragraphs: Tell about the experience and what happened. Include vivid details so the reader feels like they were there.

5^th paragraph- Conclusion:  Tell the reader how everything worked out in the end.

This needs to be written in first person, have a clear beginning, middle and end.  The student should also include how they felt during the event and how they felt after.

Compare and Contrast - January Writing

Compare and Contrast

This month we will be doing a compare and contrast essay. Students have been asked to pick two of their favorite things, or one thing they like and one thing they don't like to compare. 

To start this assignment students need to make a Venn Diagram with their chosen topics. Students need to write 4 paragraphs: introduction paragraph, similarities paragraph, differences paragraph, and concluding paragraph. They need to have a rough draft edited by someone in their home and then type a final copy. 

The final copy should be 12-14 pt. font. Students may choose any font as long as it is legible. In the top right corner of the paper they need the following information:

Their Name

English 5th Hour

Mrs. Willard

Date

This paper is DUE January 15th.  Students need to turn in their Venn Diagram and rough draft with their final copy. 

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks!

Auri