Kite Runner Writing Journal Prompt #1

What does friendship mean to you? Would Amir say that Hassan is his friend? Why? Would Hassan say that Amir is his friend? Do you think that Amir and Hassan are friends?

Respond to these questions in one paragraph (8-11 sentences) and give evidence from the novel to explain your stance.

The Clayton Ridge English IV Six-Word Memoirs

Each year, students are excited to try their hands at one of the literary world's newest movements – the six-word memoir. Both of my English IV sections participated in the project, with each student creating his/her own depiction of identity through an image and a mere six words. As a class, each section then chose a song to accompany their six-word memoirs.

English IV: Period 1

English IV: Period 2