Friday Fun-day

It is important to have fun in class on occasion. When I can tell that my students need a break, I try to revive their spirits with an educational game and some treats. 

There is a long stretch in between Labor Day and Veteran's Day. Fun must be had for the sake of the students' sanity and my own. 

As of recently I graded several piles of essays and other writing assignments. The students' hard work (and mine! So much grading!) deserves a reward. Tomorrow we will review rhetorical devices in a few rounds of Rhetoric Lingo. Verbal, non-writing fun will be had by all - and no grading needed. The students will still be learning, but not feel burdened by the work. And I will get to give some participation points that will not involve carrying stacks of papers home. 

Next week we will resume the rigor of the writing life. For now we will enjoy the knowledge (fruits) of our labor.