The Interesting Art of Column Writing

We introduced the column writing unit this week and I'm beyond excited. I can finally have more freedom within my writing and really show my voice. I think this will be an awesome unit. We read a view samples of columns this week and it was a nice change. It's much easier to understand and it's fun when the authors add some humor to the mix. For instance, we read this one column called "The Mother of all Parties" by Dave Barry. It is about the extravagance of a 4-year-old's birthday party. I found it to be really humorous and I realized that I tend to be drawn towards more columns that have humor. I definitely want to write a column with humor laced within it. I think "Mother of all Parties" was a great example of how to write a column that seems to be directed towards one specific audience but is found to be enjoyable by everyone. I can't wait to venture further into this unit. It's easier for me to read and I really enjoy the style of this writing.


As for independent reading, I'm in the process of finding a new book. So, if you have any suggestions, comment down below. I will have a lot of time over spring break so hopefully I can find a new series to read. I've read two books this week already off of the app Wattpad as I mentioned in my blog before. It's such a great app and the stories are addicting. I'm excited to go to the beach on spring break and read a book on the sand. I believe Wattpad might have samples of columns so I might read more into that as we continue into our unit. My favorite short-stories I read on there this week was "After" By: Anna Todd and a short-story called "7:15". They're both romantic stories and have amazing plot lines. It's amazing to think that people my age are writing these stories. Happy Reading!

Individual Self-Expression is Important

Individual Self-Expression is Important

Lauren Thomas, Alexander Amaya, Alexis Branscum, Courtney Cavallo & Rachel Stapleton

Bell 3

Quotes

• “They want to know what I do with all my time. I tell them that I sit and think. I won’t tell them what.” (Bradbury 20)

• “After all, when we had all the books we needed, we still insisted on finding the highest cliff to jump off of. But we do need a breather. We do need knowledge. And perhaps in a thousand years we might pick smaller cliffs to jump off. The books are to remind us what fools we are.” (Bradbury 86)

• “We never burned right…” (Bradbury 113)

Individual self-expression is important to our understanding of the story because we’re able to identify characterization throughout the story as well as understand the different point of views between the multiple characters.

Individual self-expression in our society today plays a major role in helping people get their ideas everywhere to help change the world in a positive way. It is important for us to study and be aware of this theme so that this is made possible.

Timeline

• Montag’s encounter with Clarisse.

• Woman refusing to leave her burning house.

• Faber’s conversation with Montag.

• Montag’s final scene with Beatty.