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COMMUNICATION ARTS 9. OCTOBER 1-2, 2012. Bellringer. Revision Pretest (see attachment) . Notes. Ways to begin a story: Dialogue: “I’m not even sure I like you.” Sounds/Onomatopoeia: “Bam! I heard a food tray crash to the floor behind me and knew I was in for trouble.”
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COMMUNICATION ARTS 9 OCTOBER 1-2, 2012
Bellringer • Revision Pretest (see attachment)
Notes • Ways to begin a story: • Dialogue: “I’m not even sure I like you.” • Sounds/Onomatopoeia: “Bam! I heard a food tray crash to the floor behind me and knew I was in for trouble.” • Scene Setting: “It was a year and a half ago that my brother left our house to smuggle a load of whiskey down from Canada.” OR “It was a dark and stormy night.” • Character: “Teddy Howland was the skinniest, ugliest kid in Eureka.”
Notes • Your first sentences should be supported with at LEAST 3 strong details. (Preferably 5) • NEVER BEGIN WITH… • Once upon a time • A day or date • Example: It was December 25, 1964 • Example: Last Tuesday the 14th • Your name • Example: My name is Kerri and I’m going to write about
Eyes Past Print • John Grisham (handout-come see me to receive handout)
Writing Workshop • Prewriting Handout (see attachment) • “How is the environment in which you grew up in affect who you are today?”