Claire Kocis Mr.Jockers Ila 8 2/8/17 Unforgettable Night It was midnight and we were in tears. Hailey and I sat up-right in Riley’s loft waiting for a response from Hailey’s parents. “ Hailey have you heard back yet. Maybe you should try calling if she hasn’t responded.” I suggested. “ Claire, are you guys really … Continue reading Claire’s Memoir
Kayleigh Riccio Mr.Jockers Period 8 Feb. 10, 2017 One Gift, One Christmas, One Smile Sitting in the classroom watching these little kids made me want to cry. Literally. As I watched them learn and do activities, it made me think about how it’s been almost seven years since I’ve been in first grade and how … Continue reading Memoir Kayleigh Riccio
Max Gregor PeriPeriod 2 ILA Mr. Mr. Jockers Feb 10, 2017 Mom’s surprise “No i’m holding him in the car”,my brother cried, “No i’m holding him in the car” my sister cried”. My brother and sister argued and argued until they finally decided that our new addition to the family would sit in the … Continue reading Max Gregor’s memoir
The Time We Have My fry was dry. I had dipped it into Annette’s Sriracha-Mayo, and obviously, it shouldn’t be dry. But it was. “What.” I said. Statement, not a question. I turned to my left, where Annette sits, to tell her about her magic mayo, but I saw that she wasn’t there. Right. I … Continue reading Rene’s Memoir
Life Lessons and Snow Storms The snow was falling all around us. We were at the summit now. I stood, staring at the snow covered ground in front of the lodge. “What do you have to say for yourself?” my mom angrily asked me. My eyes felt as though they were about to burst. … Continue reading Josh B.’s Memoir: Life Lessons and Snow Storms
Bran Sullivan Period 1 Mr Jockers To the side of my mother To the side of my best friend at the time Because of his influence About to try something new Outside my comfort zone Between excitement and regret Between happiness and nervousness Without regard to injury Off on my own Into unknown territory … Continue reading Bran’s Prepositional Phrase Poem