November 11, 2010

Bell-Ringer: Painting --  Write about this illustration.  You could create a description, poem, brief story, etc.  Do something creative.  Picture Prompt A 

Information about a Utah Poetry Contest! -- Don't let me forget!


Miss Alaenius  (spelling?) and/or Love That Dog.

Reminder of  Story Grammar and writing process.

Most short stories follow this pattern: Plot Map, Plot Diagram, Story Map, Story Grammar, etc.
1. Exposition -- introduces the main characters and setting and gives any necessary background information.
2. Rising Action -- introduces the problem or problems, then builds tension.
3. Climax -- the problem is solved or things somehow change.
4. Falling action -- What do the characters do after the problem is solved or after there is a major change?
5. Resolution -- What was the end result?

We will be in the computer lab.
You will be able to work on your stories for your children's books.