DISCO extra credit opportunity!!

Birmingham's DISCO (Desert Island Supply Company) has two GREAT workshops coming up, and I'd like to invite any and all of my students to attend!!  The workshops are free, but you have to register in advance, as slots are limited (see links below each workshop description).

1. Writing a Novel is not Impossible: ConflictAges 13-18 | Friday, March 30, 4-5:30 p.m. | Limit 12 students | Woodrow Hall

Without conflict, a story cannot move forward. In this workshop, we will discuss the different forms conflict can take and what each can do for your characters and your novel. (Note: This standalone workshop is the second of five in a series about writing a novel.) - Led by Nadria Tucker

Register HERE.


2.  Ekphrasis! Poems about Paintings
Ages 12-15 | Saturday, April 14, 2-3:30 p.m. | Limit 12 students | Woodrow Hall

Ekphrasis is a fancy Greek word for using one type of art form to talk about another type of art form. In this National Poetry Month workshop, we are going to write poems about paintings, photographs, comic strips and other visual arts. – Led by Elizabeth Hughey

Register HERE.

**If you attend either of these workshops, bring me your piece of writing from the workshop, along with a note signed by the instructor stating that you were in attendance for an extra credit classwork grade of 100!!

Spring Break Practice Probe

2012 SPRING BREAK PRACTICE PROBE
7^TH Grade Reading
Due Date:  Monday, March 26, 2012

Instructions for taking the probe:

1.    Go to http://assignments.discoveryeducation.com/

2.    Enter this code:  PZPCQ331460

3.    Enter your first AND last name

4.    Click “Login” to begin the probe

If you have trouble with the pass code, you can go directly to this URL:

http://assignments.discoveryeducation.com/?cdPasscode=PZPCQ331460

**This practice probe is mandatory (it will count as one classwork grade in Reading) and must be completed BEFORE you get to school on Monday, March 26^th.

Enjoy your break!!!