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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
The Imagination Station
This story should be written in past tense and in first person “I”.
PARAGRAPH 1) Set the mood
Describe the setting. This includes time of day, time of year, type of location (rural/ urban), objects around (old homes, trees, etc.),
PARAGRAPH 2) Reveal the main character and conflict
Describe the main character (appearance, physical traits, character traits). Reveal the conflict in an interesting way. For example, the conflict could be revealed through action or dialogue between two characters.
PARAGRAPH 3 and 4) rising action
Create suspense or build momentum by having the character go through 2 or three small events that will eventually lead to the climax.
PARAGRAPH 5) climax
What is the main event/most important part of the story? The conflict has to explode in some way.
PARAGRAPH 6) falling action
What are the effects of this main event? How have the characters changed? How has the problem/conflict been resolved?
PARAGRAPH 7) conclusion
End your story off in a meaningful way. Was there a lesson/moral/theme? Another idea is to leave the reader wanting more. For example, maybe the girl was saved but the killer was never found.
Use your imagination. Put yourself in the place of the characters so you can better describe their experiences and emotions.
Good luck!
Monday, October 6, 2014
My Poetry Jam Project
Hi everyone,
You will be creating your own poems now, which must be presented on both paper and in person (or on video)!
Part 1: ROUGH COPIES MUST BE SHOWN TO MS. FAZIO BEFORE MOVING ON TO PART 2.
Choose which 2 of the following 3 poems you would like to write: Sometimes I feel, Where I'm from and a free form poem.
1) The Sometimes I Feel poem should have at least 4 stanzas and should have 1 simile in each stanza. Try your best to include a lot of description in each stanza. (Please follow the outline and the examples.)
2) The Where I'm From poem should be at least 10 lines long. You must repeat the words I'm from throughout the poem and include description for each example of where you're from. (Please follow the examples.)
3) Your free form poem should be a meaningful mini story or anecdote about you or someone you know. You should have a main message or theme in your poem. It does not have to rhyme. It should have some flow or rhythm to it. It should be at least 15 lines long.
Part 2: FINAL COPIES SHOULD BE NEAT AND CREATIVELY PRESENTED
Present your two poems written or typed up neatly in a small booklet. The booklet should have a cover page, the two poems and a picture (drawn or printed) for each.
Part 3: VIDEO OR ORAL PRESENTATION
Choose 1 of your 2 poems to either create a video or perform an oral recitation.
(We will create a rubric for grading each type of presentation.)
VIDEO: The video should have images relating to your poem. You must recite your poem with a lot of expression. Please pay attention to tone, speed and volume. You can also have background music.
ORAL RECITATION: You have to present your poem orally in front of the class. You are not allowed any notes or q-cards. You must use an expressive tone, as well as appropriate speed and volume when reciting your poem out loud to the class.
You will be creating your own poems now, which must be presented on both paper and in person (or on video)!
Part 1: ROUGH COPIES MUST BE SHOWN TO MS. FAZIO BEFORE MOVING ON TO PART 2.
Choose which 2 of the following 3 poems you would like to write: Sometimes I feel, Where I'm from and a free form poem.
1) The Sometimes I Feel poem should have at least 4 stanzas and should have 1 simile in each stanza. Try your best to include a lot of description in each stanza. (Please follow the outline and the examples.)
2) The Where I'm From poem should be at least 10 lines long. You must repeat the words I'm from throughout the poem and include description for each example of where you're from. (Please follow the examples.)
3) Your free form poem should be a meaningful mini story or anecdote about you or someone you know. You should have a main message or theme in your poem. It does not have to rhyme. It should have some flow or rhythm to it. It should be at least 15 lines long.
Part 2: FINAL COPIES SHOULD BE NEAT AND CREATIVELY PRESENTED
Present your two poems written or typed up neatly in a small booklet. The booklet should have a cover page, the two poems and a picture (drawn or printed) for each.
Part 3: VIDEO OR ORAL PRESENTATION
Choose 1 of your 2 poems to either create a video or perform an oral recitation.
(We will create a rubric for grading each type of presentation.)
VIDEO: The video should have images relating to your poem. You must recite your poem with a lot of expression. Please pay attention to tone, speed and volume. You can also have background music.
ORAL RECITATION: You have to present your poem orally in front of the class. You are not allowed any notes or q-cards. You must use an expressive tone, as well as appropriate speed and volume when reciting your poem out loud to the class.
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