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Writing Homeroom Prep #4

Writing Homeroom Prep #4. Language Arts Department 2011. By PresenterMedia.com. DAY 1: Read the following word: ominous : - adjective - threatening; unfavorable - We experienced an ominous feeling in the air on Halloween night . Quick Write : An ominous storm is approaching your

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Writing Homeroom Prep #4

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  1. Writing Homeroom Prep #4 Language Arts Department 2011 By PresenterMedia.com

  2. DAY 1: Read the following word:ominous: - adjective - threatening; unfavorable - We experienced an ominous feeling in the air on Halloween night

  3. Quick Write: An ominous storm is approaching your neighborhood on a Saturday afternoon. Write a descriptive paragraph showing how everyone is scrambling to prepare for this storm. Writing Skill: Use vivid sensory details in your paragraph.

  4. DAY 2: Read the following word: ostentatious: - adjective. lavish; fond of display; intended to attract notice - The fashion magazine article criticized the designer’s recent collection for being too ostentatious.

  5. Quick Write: • You have been invited to a costume party at • which the host will award a cash prize for • the most ostentatious outfit. Write a descriptive paragraph about the costume you will design from head to toe, using showing and colorful details. • Writing Skill: Include at least three superlative adjectives in your Quick Write, and underline them.

  6. DAY 3: Read the following word lethargic: - adjective. lifeless; spiritless - Marie seems really lethargic; she slept through math today.

  7. Quick Write: - Think about a class where you have felt lethargic. - Imagine that your teacher has caught you sleeping in class and has sent you to the dean’s office. Write a letter to the dean to explain why you have been lethargic and should not be penalized for sleeping in class. Be creative!

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