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Bellringer. Grammar and Language Workbook p. 99 1-5 Write the sentences. 6. Darkness blanketed the countryside , and stars twinkled into sight. Main clause Conjunction independent clause. Write and discuss GLWB p.99. 6-8
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Bellringer Grammar and Language Workbook p. 99 1-5 Write the sentences
6. Darkness blanketed the countryside, andstars twinkled into sight. Mainclause Conjunction independent clause
Write and discuss GLWB p.99 6-8 6. Darkness blanketed the countryside, andthe stars twinkled into sight. Main clause Conjunction independent clause Neil and Alvin walked in the Muscular Dystrophy Walk –a-thon. subject
Read about descriptive writing EL pp.96-97Take notes on what to include in your descriptive essay • Choose the main character • Focus on one scene or one piece • Keep in mind your purpose is it…
Read about descriptive writing EL pp.96-97Take notes on what to include in your descriptive essay • In order to thoroughly describe the character, question the text • What do my readers • Incorporate natural, fresh, and vivid language • Use complete sentences and paragraphs • Re-read the passage • Jot down exact words and phrases • Describe how the character … • Cite words and phrases • You will use narrative and descriptive details to expand on : • Narrative details actions and reactions, speech, thoughts and feelings • Descriptive details physical appearance, sensory details, figurative language
homework • Complete the vocabulary words • Complete the thinking critically questions on page 93
Fill in the chart based on the details on page 98 of EL 5 minutes
Add to descriptive writing notes • Choose an order that is logical and makes sense to you • Decide your distinctive perspective on the subject – thesis • A thesis is a summation . . . • Ex. As Hector readies himself . . .
Complete Practice and apply EL p. 98 Narrative Poem: The Wife’s Lament Character Described: The wife Purpose: Narrative details: Descriptive details: Tone:
Read Writing a descriptive essay (EL) p. 99 This outlines what I expect from your essay. This will be a four paragraph essay.
Read, “A Writer’s Model” Elements of Literature pages99-100 Be sure to look at the notes on the sides.