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Collaborative Letter Essay #9: Jurassic Park

           We recently completed the 448-paged science fiction novel, Jurassic Park, written by master storyteller Michael Crichton.  In 1994, for the first time, the U.S.’s favorite television series (ER), movie (Jurassic Park), and book (Disclosure) were all created by the same artist, Michael Crichton. Crichton has written many other books besides Jurassic Park, including … Continue reading Collaborative Letter Essay #9: Jurassic Park

Meghan’s Letter Essay #6: American Indian Stories

Dear Readers, I recently finished reading a 195 page book called American Indian Stories. It is a collection of traditional legends of the Sioux Indian tribe, written by Zitkala-Ša, a member of the Yankton band of the Sioux tribe. When Zitkala-Ša left her tribe in the late 1800s to pursue her writing career and earn … Continue reading Meghan’s Letter Essay #6: American Indian Stories

When Patients Lose Patience: Meghan O.: Memoir

Meghan Ogrinz Mr. Jockers Period 1 ILA Feb. 10, 2017   When Patients Lose Patience   The thick, wooden door swung open, allowing a cold gust of wind to sweep through our small, Nordic hotel room. My dad practically fell into the room, stumbling. “Get up! Put on your coats and gloves and snow boots!” … Continue reading When Patients Lose Patience: Meghan O.: Memoir

Meghan’s Prepositional Phrase Poem

Across the Atlantic, During Winter Break, Beside the Arctic Circle, Near a puffin colony, Considering the troll tales of locals, After a long day of whale-watching, Amid a gelid wilderness, From 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., In remote locations, Outside civilization and the warm rental car, Beneath a dazzling winter night sky, Following the emerald-green, … Continue reading Meghan’s Prepositional Phrase Poem

Meghan’s Letter Essay #3: The Twenty-One Balloons

11/20/16 I recently finished reading The Twenty-One Balloons, a 180 page book written by William Péne du Bois. When he was seventeen, this book became his first publication. Péne du Bois has written many well-known childrens’ books including Bear in Mind, Otto and the Magic Potatoes, and Peter Graves. The Twenty-One Balloons was called, “An … Continue reading Meghan’s Letter Essay #3: The Twenty-One Balloons