Writing+Assignments

=First Six Weeks Writing Assignments: =

Narrative Essay
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 * Second Six Weeks Writing Assignments:**==

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 ** Procedural Writing Assignment: ** ** Designing a flying machine ** 1. Sketch of machine – color and turn in with final draft (machine must seat a person) 2. At least ten steps – numbered; flow chart okay; picture okay, but not required//-construction of or operation of your machine (can be written on back of sketch) –// turn in with final draft 3. Essay: (reference: p. 756 Lit book; 199 in purple grammar book) a. ** 5 paragraphs ** —see pg. 760   i. ** Introduction ** : clearly state topic, state why reader should learn the process  ii. ** 3 body paragraphs ** : steps  1. Chronological and Logical, use transitions—first, next, then, afterwards, 2. Link ideas using transitions; describe steps in detail iii. ** Conclusion ** : summarize the process and restate the reason for completing it. ** MONDAY 11/1: Walking in the door, you must have the following items completed: ** // ten steps written out, 3 body paragraphs written (RD) // ** WEDNESDAY 11/3: Last day to accept final draft which may be hand written or typed ** ** The following must be turned in no later than Wednesday: **  = = = Imaginative Storydue 10/1/10 Complete the following steps: 1. Short Story Graphic Organizer-//Daily grade// 2. Character Map #1 – Antagonist-//Daily grade// a. Use Characterization Notes (pink handout) 3. Character Map #2-Protagonist-//Daily Grade// a. Use Characterization Notes (pink handout) 4. Bio Poem on either character – //Quiz Grade// <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;">a. Will type in computer lab 9/30 //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">5. //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Plot Diagram of short story-//Daily Grade// //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">a. //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Setting: does it appeal to all 5 senses //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">b. //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Characters: Protagonist and Antagonist? //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">c. //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Conflict: Internal or External? What is the problem? //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">d. //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Resolution: How is the problem solved? //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">e. //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Rising Action: list 2 events //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">f. //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Falling Action: list 2 event //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">g. //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Climax: reader does not know what will happen at this point – highest point of tension //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">h. //<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Theme-the author’s message woven throughout the story <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">6. Rough Draft – //Quiz Grade// <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">7. Final Draft – typed in Computer lab on 10/1 – //Major Grade// <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in;">*** If in doubt, refer to your Grading Rubric***
 * ** Final Draft **
 * ** Rough Draft (with revision) **
 * ** Sketch (colored) and ten steps (on back is fine) **