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Writing. Personification. Gives human characteristics to objects, ideas, abstractions, or animals Isaiah 55:12- The mountains and hills “break forth . . . into singing, and all the trees of the field . . . clap their hands.”

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  1. Writing

  2. Personification • Gives human characteristics to objects, ideas, abstractions, or animals • Isaiah 55:12- The mountains and hills “break forth . . . into singing, and all the trees of the field . . . clap their hands.” • The marvel of Nature shaking off sleep and going to work unfolded itself to the musing boy.” –“Dawn in the Forest” by Mark Twain

  3. Animals • Lion • Bear • Kangaroo • Hippopotamus • Giraffe • Deer • Rabbit • Dog • Lynx • Lamb • Ferret • Bull • Raccoon • Hyena • Wolf • Horse

  4. Objects or Things • Ship • Brook • Train • Flower • Clock • Bell(s) • Violin • Sled • Snowflakes • Church • Shield • Sword • Weaver’s loom • Castle • Cross

  5. Ideas or Abstractions • Happiness • Sorrow • Death • Life • Anger • Hatred • Love • Justice • Music • Honor • Cowardice • Patriotism • Betrayal • Whimsy • Truth

  6. Writing Good Paragraphs • A paragraph is a group of sentences that discuss one topic. • At least 5 sentences

  7. Writing Good Paragraphs • Planning • Determine the topic. • Brainstorm about your topic.

  8. Writing Good Paragraphs • Planning • Develop a good topic sentence for the paragraph. • Organize your ideas.

  9. Writing Good Paragraphs • Drafting • Remember that the topic sentence is the guiding sentence for the paragraph.

  10. Writing Good Paragraphs • Drafting • Write the paragraph in one sitting.

  11. Writing Good Paragraphs • End with a concluding sentence that summarizes or finishes your paragraph in some way.

  12. Writing Good Paragraphs • Revising • Proofread for organization and correctness. • Type the paragraph. • Read the paragraph out loud to hear errors.

  13. Your Assignment • Write a paragraph on a chosen topic. • Type this paragraph (12 pt. Times New Roman font, double-spaced, correct heading) • At least 5 sentences • Staple paragraph to rubric • Due Tuesday, 9/24/13

  14. Possible Topics • Describe a room. • Tell about an inspiring person. • Describe a person in your family. • Discuss some ways to spend a Saturday. • Student choices

  15. Plotted Poem • Write a poem that makes a trivial incident into a memorable event. • Example- “A Bird Came Down the Walk” • Include the following: introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, denouement/resolution

  16. Plotted Poem • Try to use specific images, metaphors, similes, and/or puns to create vivid visual and/or mental impressions. • This poem does not have to rhyme (but it may). • Have fun!

  17. Possible Topics • Crossing the street • Mending a garment • Threading a needle • Reading a book • Eating an orange • Riding a bike • Smelling perfume • Touching velvet • Seeing a butterfly • Setting the table • Saying good-bye • Finding a penny • Seeing a favorite color • Buying a new dress or suit • Holding a child’s hand • Running uphill (or downhill) • Hailing a taxi • Waxing a car • Flying a kite

  18. Predator-Prey Paragraph • The Eskimos have a saying that aptly illustrates one facet of the balance in nature: “The wolf and the caribou are one. The caribou feed the wolf, and wolf keep the caribou strong [through the chase].”

  19. Predator-Prey Paragraph • Investigate the predator-prey relationship • Write either an imaginative or informative paragraph that describes this relationship.

  20. Requirements • 5-7 sentences • Employ the correct heading. • Staple rubric 1-3 to the back of your paper BEFORE class. • Choose one example that interests you.

  21. 7 Sentences and Sketch • Typed • 12 pt. Times New Roman font • Double-spaced • Correct heading (Name, 10/8/13, 7 sent. & sketch) • Rubric stapled to the back the assignment

  22. 7 Sentences • Write seven sentences to illustrate each of the following literary qualities. • 1. metaphor • 2. simile • 3. personification • 4. alliteration • 5. assonance • 6. consonance • 7. Onomatopoeia

  23. Words to give you ideas • Anchor • Plank • Captain • Reef(s) • Compass • Sail (noun or verb) • Dolphin(s) • Sailors • Dory • Shark(s) • Fog • Ship • Fleet • Shipmaster • Gun deck • Shipmates • Harpoon • Shipwreck • Man-of-war • Waves • Mutineers • Whale(s) • Mutiny • Yardarm • Octopus

  24. Examples • 1. metaphor- Jesus is my anchor in life’s storms. • 2. simile- The knife was as sharp as a shark’s tooth. • 3. personification- The waves pulled me under with their strong arms. • 4. alliteration- The ship sailed into the sunset.

  25. Examples • 5. assonance- The reef was green with seaweed. • 6. consonance- The shipmates became mutineers after the waves washed up a compass and a octopus on board. • 7. onomatopoeia- The sail snapped in the wind.

  26. Your turn • 1. metaphor- • 2. simile- • 3. personification- • 4. alliteration- • 5. assonance- • 6. consonance • 7. onomatopoeia-

  27. Sketch • A short dramatic story • Incorporates one of your seven sentences • Utilizes dramatic tension • At least one paragraph long

  28. Writing an Essay Answer • Read the directions carefully. • Circle the operative word(s)—compare, contrast, explain, list, evaluate, analyze, etc. • Write in pencil if possible. • Work quickly. .

  29. Writing an Essay Answer • Plan before writing. • Jot down the main ideas. What is most important? • What examples can you use as proof for your main ideas? • Determine the order of your paragraphs. • Write brief outline.

  30. Writing an Essay Answer • Write your thesis statement. • Turn your essay prompt into a declarative sentence. • Discuss why ants are a superior insect. • Adaptability and longevity make ants a superior insect. • Write a topic sentence for each group of ideas. • Make sure each topic sentence supports your thesis statement.

  31. Writing an Essay Answer • Write a paragraph to support each topic sentence. • Indent each paragraph (by .5 inch if typed). • Include examples, list names of works, reference ideas if there is not time to detail these ideas. • Assume you must prove your topic sentences and thesis statement.

  32. Writing an Essay Answer • Conclude the essay with a thesis restatement. • Not a word for word copy of the thesis • Recast the sentence • Adaptability and longevity make ants a superior insect. • Because ants are highly adaptable and able to live a long time, they are a superior group of insects.

  33. Writing an Essay Answer • Keep track of your time. • Review your thesis statement. • Is it strong and concise? • Does it have a strong verb?

  34. Writing an Essay Answer • Read through your essay and make minor corrections. • Remove any second person pronouns (you (even understood yous), your, and yours). • Remove any first person pronouns (I, me, my, mine, we, us, our, ours) unless the prompt asks for a personal opinion. • Proofread for grammar and mechanics.

  35. Writing an Essay Answer • Try to change out be verbs for strong active action verbs. • Does your essay answer the prompt? • Did you include a thesis statement? • Does your essay answer include detail and/or facts? • Did you restate the main idea?

  36. Writing an Expanded Definition • What comes to mind when you say “game”?

  37. Writing an Expanded Definition • 1. Find a word in the dictionary to define. • Set • Ring • Walk • Others? • 2. Choose one meaning you wish to expand. • 3. Do not simply copy the definition from the dictionary.

  38. Writing an Expanded Definition • 4. Determine ways to extend the word’s meaning. • Example • Contrast • 5. Make a cluster of your ideas.

  39. Writing an Expanded Definition

  40. Writing an Expanded Definition • 6. Write your definition. • 7. Consider the organization of your definition. • From general to specific? • Definition then example • Definition then contrast • Etc.

  41. Writing an Expanded Definition • 8. Check your definition. • Not an editorial comment • How you feel about the topic • Don’t define the word with the word. • Avoid is when and is where definitions • 9. Refine the definition to make it compact and concise. • Choose words for precision and clarity. • Proofread for correctness. • Read your paragraph out loud.

  42. Requirements for Expanded Definition • 12 point Times New Roman font • Correct heading (Name, 10/29/13, Expanded Definition) in the top left corner • Double-spaced • At least 1 paragraph (5 sentences minimum) • Staple the rubric to the back of the paper.

  43. Critiquing a Definition • What is the fundamental problem with this definition? • Does the definition contain any editorial statements? • Are there extraneous sentences in the definition? • How universally true is this definition?

  44. Book Jacket • Due Tuesday, 1/7/14 • 8.5 by 14 piece of paper or 11 by 17 piece of paper

  45. Comparison/Contrast Paragraph • Due Tuesday, 11/26/13 • Typed • 12 point Times New Roman font • Double-spaced • Correct heading (name, date, CC para.) • 1-3 paragraphs • 5-7 sentences in each paragraph • Rubric stapled to back of paragraph

  46. Writing a Devotional Grammar pp. 206-207

  47. Writing a Devotional • Sample devotional on pp. 206-207 • Opening • Grab the reader’s attention • Story, statistic, quotation, etc. • Keep brief • Lesson • Focus on Scripture • Consider the audience

  48. Writing a Devotional • Application • Apply the verseaccurately! • Use a fresh approach. • Ask questions to make your audience think • Devotional rubric • Staple to back of devotional. • Your devotional doesn’t have to emphasize the gospel, but it must emphasize a biblical truth.

  49. Devotional Formatting • Proper heading (Name, 12/10/13, Devotional) • Typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font • At least three paragraphs • You may include a visual aid or instructions regarding a visual aid. • Indicate any necessary materials.

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