Exhibit A: Pre-writing for persuasive essays
Student 1: Ms. P, can we start persuasive essays with a short narrative that makes a point?
Me: Sounds like a pretty good idea. Use your creative license.
Student 2: (mutters) Mine expired last month.
Exhibit B: Working on similes
Me: I'll write the beginning of a simile, and you write the end. Okay, let's see...."The endless dripping noise was as irritating as...."
Student: ....a drunk lady at a golf tournament!
He does have a point.
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