Leek Warm-ups

1/30 Pictures:

Write a warm-up that will go with any of the following pictures:

1/15 Warm-up

We are running out of Kleenex around here WTH? What could some fake news articles be around this "Tissue Issue?"

• Create a fake headline

• Write the lead

• Include some quotes

1/9 Warm-up

Why are these people lined up at Cheryl's desk? Who are they? What do they want?

• Create a fake headline

• Write the lead

• Include some quotes

First Day Writing Questions:

Describe yourself as a writer; consider the following questions:

• What are your strengths and weaknesses?

• What types of writing do you most enjoy?

• What do teachers say about your writing?

What do you know about satire?  What are your thoughts about boundaries and humor--esp. in a public school?  What makes you laugh?

To what extent do you follow current events?  In what areas? (Possibilities: inter/national or local politics, sports, pop culture, school events)  How do you follow? (on-line, newspapers, magazines, radio, TV)

What are your goals for this class?