Class Work
1. Let's talk about "Under My Skin" (See questions from Thursday's post.)
2. Details, details, details...it's all about a rock.  Go outside and find a rock. Bring it to the room. (You will return the rock to its "home" after the activity.
3. List and answer the questions about your rock.
4. When you finish with the questions, you will have all of the information you need to write a descriptive paragraph or two about your rock. You need to describe your rock in such a way that other class members will be able to select your rock from the others just by reading your description.
5. For homework - revise your "rock" paragraph(s) and post in MyCompLab. (20 pts.) Due by 8:00 am on Thursday.
6. Let's look at some sample descriptive essays (handouts):
"Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan
"Dawn Watch" by John Ciardi
7.  Think about an experience you had with body art. Maybe you got a tattoo. Maybe you pierced your ears. Perhaps you got a new hair cut or experimented with a unique color. You might have made an unusual fashion statement by wearing something unconventional. Whatever it was, you have a story to share.

Think about the people who are part of your story. Who are they? What did they say? (Dialogue will be very important!) How did they react?

Think about why you experimented with body art. Talk to the others at your table. Share your stories.

Homework

1. Read p. 123 in Write Now and learn the differences among the following terms"

• memoir
• episode
• narration
• truth value

2. Read the memoir on pp. 124-125 - "An Excerpt from an American Childhood"
Answer questions 1-4 on pp. 125-126. Post your answers in MyCompLab. (20 pts.)You do not need to type the questions, but you do need to answer in complete sentences. Due - Thursday by 8:00am.

3. Write a body art memoir. This is a draft. Bring your draft to class on Thursday. Pay special attention to details aned sensory images. (Sight, sound, touch, taste, smell, and movement) Also, try to include some dialogue.