A character analysis
A book review (student's choice) - four paragraphs - includes:
Intro to text and author
Plot summary and character introduction
Personal analysis and opinions of the quality of the writing (what was good or bad and why, with supporting evidence)
Recommendation and explanation
Writing in different points of view
Using "Show, Don't Tell"
Writing dialogue with narrative beat
Descriptive fictional narrative (short story) - must include:
The 6+ Traits of Writing
Character development through dialogue and narrative beat
"Show, Don't Tell"
Good paragraphing
Resources from this week:
Thumbprint Writing (Google Doc version)
Thumbprint Writing (Google Slides version)
Grammar & Punctuation Review digital workbook
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Monday Oct. 5th. - Homework
Watch the video, then complete the following statements:
The first thing an author should think about is...
The second thing an author should think about is...
The third thing an author should think about is...
The hardest thing an author has to decide upon is...
Resources from this week:
Understanding Characterization (notes/practice)
Voice, Mood & Tone Notes
Voice, Mood & Tone Practice
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