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March/April Writing
March/April Writing
March/April Writing
March/April Writing
This next narrative story, I will be looking for:
This next narrative story, I will be looking for:
Details (characters, setting, feelings etc.)
Strong words to deepen the meaning of what you are writing about.
A strong resolution to your story. (aka. No "The Ends")
Instructions:
Instructions:
Choose whether you would like to use the writing prompt OR continue you with your own idea.
Plot Map (do you have a beginning, middle and end?)
Begin rough draft - just write - don't worry about it being perfect.
Revise
Does the story make sense?
Do I have details that add to my story? (can my reader see it in their head?)
Does the ending make sense?
Edit
Spelling, capitals, quotations, grammar etc.
March/April Picture Prompt
March/April Picture Prompt
This cat is a wanted criminal.
This cat is a wanted criminal.
Tell his story.
Tell his story.
How did he become a wanted criminal?
How was he caught?
Tell the story from 1 Point of View:
Cats point of view
Victim's point of view
Police’s point of view
Plot Map Organizer
Plot Map Organizer
Plot Map
Plot Map
Print and use this Plot Map to help organize your story. Watch that you have a beginning, middle and end. As well as supporting detail for your characters and setting.
Print page. 47 of document below (if needed)
Fiction Reading Activities PDF.pdfMarch 25, 2020
March 25, 2020
Done: Snap a picture of Lesson 1 and submit your work on My Blueprint.
Lesson 1 - Using Details
Lesson 1 - Using Details
GOAL: Notice and record details that help to describe people, places and things.
Watch the video to hear the story "Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street"
While reading, notice the details used by the author. Does this help you imagine what is taking place?
When finished, go to Lesson 1: Using Details Activity sheet and follow the instructions.
March 26, 2020
March 26, 2020
Lesson 2 - Choosing Words that Deepen Meaning
Lesson 2 - Choosing Words that Deepen Meaning
GOAL: Notice how many different words help to add meaning and understanding to an idea.
Find a dictionary at home or online.
Make a list of words you find interesting on a whiteboard.
Share 2 words and their meanings with someone.
Snap a picture and submit your work on My Blueprint.
April 1, 2020
April 1, 2020
Note: You may need to sign up for a free BrainPop account. You will have access till June 2020
Lesson 3 - Nouns
Lesson 3 - Nouns
Check out BrainPop to to learn more about nouns:
Watch the video and then complete the Nouns Quiz below.
Practice what you learned with the Brain Pop Quiz online OR print it off here.
Highlight the nouns in your story while you write.
Go back and add details to describe the nouns.
What do we call words that describe a noun?
What do we call words that describe a noun?
Adjective
April 2, 2020
April 2, 2020
Lesson 4 - A Strong Resolution
Lesson 4 - A Strong Resolution
Watch the video to hear the story "Charlie Anderson"
Pay attention for 3 different endings.
When you are done:
Post to the assignment "Strong Resolutions" on My Blueprint the 3 endings in the book. (audio, video, typed etc.)
Watch the Strong Resolutions lesson below.
Go to your writing and write a strong resolution.
(You may not be done yet, but you should have an idea where you want your story to go - you can always revise later!)
April 6, 2020
April 6, 2020
Lesson 5 - Descriptive Writing
Lesson 5 - Descriptive Writing
Today we will be continuing our rough copy for your March/April Writing.
Watch the Lesson 5 video to start thinking about how you can add more description to your writing.
Write for ~ 20 minutes.
Extra: Read your story to someone. Could they picture in their mind what you had imagined? What description could you add to help create that image in peoples minds?
April 8, 2020
April 8, 2020
Lesson 6 - Dialogue vs. Description
Lesson 6 - Dialogue vs. Description
Today we will be continuing our rough copy for your March/April Writing.
Watch the Lesson 6 video to start thinking about how to balance dialogue and description in your writing.
Write for ~20 minutes.
Extra: Read your story out loud. Does your writing have emotion and voice? Does it sound exciting? Does it sound smooth or repetitive?
Extra: If you would like to look more at how to balance dialogue and description, feel free to listen to the story "Finding Winnie".
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