New Year's Resolutions

Day One: Prewriting

Day Two: Rough Draft
--Read back over the prewriting you completed last night.
--Using your prewriting as a guide, make a list of 3-5 resolutions you would like to work on in the new year. Remember, make your resolutions achievable.
--When you are done with your resolutions, make sure Mrs. Hislop checks them for spelling/grammar errors.

Day Three: Final Draft (Computer Lab or HW)
--MLA Format
--Typed or handwritten in blue or black ink
--You can use a CUTE FONT if you want to and make it larger than 12 point
--Include a picture of yourself for a few points EXTRA CREDIT
--Due THURSDAY at the beginning of the period

Examples: (We will read these in class and decide which are good, better, best.)

--In 2011, I will never bother my brother, not ever, ever, ever.

--Not play video games for ten hours a night.

--In 2011, I resolve to turn in as many assignments as I can, and to ask my teachers when I need help.

--In 2011, I resolve to treat my brother a little better.

--In 2011, I resolve to treat my brother a little better by sharing my video games, helping him pick up his toys, and kicking him a little more gently.

--In 2011, I will have fun and stuff.

--I will go out with ten girls in 2011.