Class Update 10/9

Last week, we enjoyed hearing from Becca Munoz. She talked about narrative, expository, persuasive, business, and creative writing with the kids. She was a great encourager to spurn them on to continue writing everyday! I think everyone enjoyed the class and learned from her! Please remember to have them bring their "thank you note" written to her this week.

Becca's passion is for the homeless in the city of Knoxville. She shared about a research project where she found a great need for hygiene items for the homeless. We decided as a class to contribute to this need in Knoxville. Additionally, one of our student's mother works in a food pantry assisting the homeless and needy in our community. If you would like to have your child donate soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, shampoo, or even canned food...we will be sending donations to Redeemer Church on the UT campus.

Our family spent Sunday afternoon in downtown Knoxville, and we saw numerous homeless men wandering the streets. It broke my heart. If your family would like to help, please send items into the class for the next two weeks.

Becca also talked about working at The Daily Beacon newspaper at UT, and being published in USA Today. I think your children were intrigued by Becca's passion for writing, and being published in a newspaper. Therefore, when I received word that the Mastering Media class would be producing a newspaper for Thursday Connection, I quickly asked if our class could contribute articles! Your children will find our more tomorrow! However, hopefully some of them will see their name as a byline in the TC newspaper! Won't that be incredible!?!

Last week everything was covered on the class syllabus, and we will be moving into direct and indirect objects this week. PLEASE work on the prepositions if your child doesn't know them yet. Last week, it was obvious most of the children had studied them! Nearly every child could list over 40 prepositions! YIPPEE!!

Your children are improving weekly with their writing. I am so encouraged to see them express themselves through words!