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Week 10 Character Description
Week 10 Character Description
Read through this snapshot in time character description. You need to improve it so that it incorporates more information about the character for the reader. Remember show not tell so you may need to make changes to what is already there. Remember also to make sure the paragraphs covers all the elements of an effective paragraph.
Ella looked at the names on the board. She turned around looking happy and said that her name was on the board. She had made it into the team.
Ella was really good at netall. She was very fit and coordinated and always represented the school in just about every sport possible. But she also lacked confidence in her abilities so was surprised to see her name there at the top of the list.
Week 8 Character Description
Week 8 Character Description
You are going to write a description of a friend of yours. Your description is going to be part of a snapshot in time so think of a situation where you are with your friend. Try to include details that describe what they are like through their actions, through what they say, through their reactions, through descriptions intertwined in the action,
e.g. As she turned to look at me in disbelief, her long sleeky black ponytail flicked across her face.
You may add etra details that don't happen in that snapshot but through your narration.
e.g. Sarah was always late. At her house I'd often heard her mother complain about it, "Sarah get a move on...Sarah you're going to miss the bus.....Sarah, Anahera has been here waiting for you for ages."
Fill out this table first then write.
Copy this table into your own google doc then fill it out.
http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/englishC1c.htm
Week 7 Character Description
Week 7 Character Description
A Snapshot
Write a short descriptive piece using this photo of an old woman as your motivation. Imagine you have come across her somewhere and it is you she is looking at. Do you already know her? Think of a scenario as to why you are with her. Describe her using the vocab. Remember to describe her by also showing what she does/actions. Maybe include something she says to you.
Task 1: Without writing anything down make her real to you. What is her life's story? With a partner make up this up.
Task 2: (Note: You don't need to write her story you have made up in your piece of writing but it will help you make her seem more real.)
a) Plan
Par 1. Seeing her
b) Now write your descriptive scenario of meeting her. This is a short piece 2-3 paragraphs.
Task 3: Analyse your writing against the effective writing checklist.
When you have finished fill out the effective writing checklist. (Copy and paste the √)
Week 6 Kiwi Kick (Copy and Paste this into your document)
Week 6 Kiwi Kick (Copy and Paste this into your document)
Write a descriptive piece of writing about Kiwi Kick. It needs to be engaging for your readers by conveying the action and your feelings.
Paragraph 1
Hook : Try to set the scene- what was the day like? Remember to show not tell!
How did you feel at the beginning. Were you enthusiastic or reluctant? Remember show not tell!
Remember to introduce where you are going/ what you are doing
What action took place? What skills did you have to practise? Remember try to show not tell!
Remember to make your paragraphs effective.
VOCAB
blustery biting wind sky grey overcast shivering chattering gusting blowing whipping clothes hair goosebumps Sam and ?? careful aim misjudged drop punt hand pass soaring skill
PLAN
(Fill out what the topic, audience and purpose are for you piece of writing then make a plan. What are your main ideas you want to include. This will help you shape up what your paragraphs will be about.)
Topic:
Audience:
Purpose:
Plan Here:
Start your writing here.
When you have finished fill out the effective writing checklist. (Copy and paste the √)
Week 5 Task: Analysis of Two Artworks
Week 5 Task: Analysis of Two Artworks
Compare and contrast ‘The Weeping Woman’ by Pablo Picasso’ and ‘Woman with a Hat by Matisse. Use appropriate topic based language to describe your ideas
Theme Medium Style Line Texture Colours Value Space/Perspective
Useful Vocab for Analysing an Artwork
conveys expresses evokes portrays influenced by style technique medium resembles highlights focal point
in order to the effect of response incorporates reflects features deals with in contrast to by/in comparison most obviously/noticeable
http://www.wikipaintings.org/en/henri-matisse/woman-with-hat-1905
Compare and contrast = to look at the differences and similarities between the two paintings. What is the same or similar? What is different?
These questions will help you to shape your writing:
Paragraph 1: Look at the task/question. What are you being asked (required) to do? Who are the artists? What is the style of art that they are famous for?
Paragraph 2: Look at the topic/composition and theme/mood of the two paintings. Compare and contrast how the two artists have conveyed these aspects.
Paragraph 3: Look at the hue (colour) and value (tone/shading) Compare and contrast how the two artists have conveyed these aspects? You might like to include in this paragraph the medium of the 2 paintings and the paint techniques used -whether texture is important.
Paragraph 4: Look at the line and shape in the 2 paintings. Compare and contrast how the two artists have used line and shape. What affect does it have?
Paragraph 5: So what are your final thoughts? Summarise your information. For example...
* In conclusion, I think that....
* Although there are many differences between … and ..., there were some similarities.
When you post your writing onto your blog, do not post the actual pictures of the paintings (copyright reasons/CyberSmart). Just add a link to the pictures/website if you want.
Some information about the Weeping Woman Matisse Picasso
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