Scribble: Ben O. (Write in your composition book under "Scribbles.")
Ben read from the beginning of Beyonders. (torture)
Important Note from Ms. Dorsey: When you have finished writing or correcting one of your pieces, and have published it on your blog, you must notify Ms. Dorsey that it needs to be regraded. Make sure you have completed and carefully revised and edited the assignment before you notify Ms. Dorsey.
- from winners of the 2013 Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest for BAD FICTION
As the sun dropped below the horizon, the safari guide confirmed the approaching cape buffaloes were herbivores, which calmed everyone in the group, except for Herb, of course. — Ron D Smith, Louisville, KY
There once was a nasty, evil troll who lived beneath a bridge and took pleasure in collecting gold from the unsuspecting users of the infrastructure; however, no one used the bridge because an evil troll lived under it so the troll didn’t do much of anything. — Rachel Flanigan, Honolulu, HI
Lessons in Writing and Editing:
In your Scribbles section, list the qualities that make a well-written story.
. . . . and the qualities of a poorly written story.
Make two columns for your lists
Qualities
of Good Writing
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Qualities
of Bad Writing
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makes sense
sentence fluency climax (es) description effective dialogue
easy to follow
sometimes funny -- humor good plot character development problem variety of sentence lengths shows feeling and thoughts action -- something happening you can identify with it sarcasm -- some, not too much conclusion |
doesn't make sense "boring" too much dialogue dialogue that doesn't get you anywhere misspelling --- conventions no hook too much pointing out of the obvious nothing is happening too random repetitious not specific |
See the following examples, then add to your lists.
See the examples "The Redwoods" and "Mouse Alert."http://cavemanenglish.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/52271632/D20387-01TraitsLessonsIdeas.pdf
Computer Lab 223:
To do in computer lab: This is the link to our Kidblog.
1. Write an “If I Were in Charge Poem” and publish it in a post on your blog. Make sure you follow the format/pattern on the handout. If you need to, you can come back to edit later.
2. If you have extra time, create a post titled “My Favorite Words,” and start listing some of your favorite words. For example, I really like “Jacuzzi” and “Zimbabwe.”
Bulbous Bouffant
Bulbous Bouffant
3. If you still have time, work as needed on your post about your Writing Process.
4. If you have finished all of the above three, expand on and publish (on your blog) any of the pieces you've written in response to prompts so far this year.
4. If you have finished all of the above three, expand on and publish (on your blog) any of the pieces you've written in response to prompts so far this year.
3. Me-Bags None today.
Today:
NONE |
Next Time will be Thursday, September 4
Jakob L.
Kaitlyn L.
Indigo M.
Manuel M.
Hunter M.
Benjamin O.
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About Scribbles:
See the class calendar if you don't remember when your day is to present the scribble.
Scroll down to find the calendar at the bottom of this page.
About Me-Bag Assignment:
See the class calendar if you don't remember when your day is to present the scribble.
Scroll down to find the calendar at the bottom of this page.
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