This week:  2/10-2/14 all classes will be working on an essay about the joys and shortcoming of living in the Adirondack Park.  Rough drafts will be created Monday and Tuesday.  Peer review will happen on Wednesday followed by revision and editing. Final drafts will be done by Friday.

Outline for the essay is as follows:

I. Introduction - describe where you live

II. Advantage to living here #1

III. Advantage #2

IV. Advantage #3

V.Conclusion

Below are some of the notes we have gathered.  

Living in the Adirondacks              English 8 -10 min. list

Animals – viewing wildlife, hunting, fishing, trapping, opportunities

        Resurgence of nearly extinct animals and returning animals

Weather – Summers aren’t too hot

        Swimming holes and other sites

        Beautiful autumn

        Skiing opportunities

        Mountains to climb

        Practice survival skills

        Camping

        Snow shoeing

Environmental – Quiet

        No traffic

        Semi-clean

        Few disruptive people

        S P A C E

Homework:  Reading for 30 minutes each night...book of your choosing.