September 4, 2014 - Thursday

Class Work

Please volunteer to read your pet story!  You earn 50 points for doing this. We have time for 5 today. You may earn points on another essay in the future if you do not read today. The points will appear in CANVAS.

Let's talk about punctuating dialog again. It's practice time!

Rules:

http://www.novel-writing-help.com/punctuating-dialogue.html

Work with a partner to complete the Punctuating Dialog worksheet.  We will go over the revisions in class.

ROCKS

1. Go outside and find a rock. Bring it back to the room.

Rocks

Sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell

1.       What is the size of your rock? How big is it?  How much does it weigh? What else is about the same size as your rock?

2.       What is the color? Is there more than one color? Describe.

3.       Are there any distinguishing marks? Describe them.

4.       What is the texture of your rock? Rough? Smooth? Sharp? Some of each? Describe. Does it feel like anything else?

5.       Does your rock have an aroma? Describe. Compare the smell to something else if necessary.

6.       Gently drop the rock onto the table. Describe the sound. Now, drop the rock onto the carpet. Describe that sound. Does the sound remind you of anything else? Describe/compare.

7.       What are some possible uses for your rock? List at least five.

8.       Who might want your rock? Why?

It is now time to turn your list into paragraph. Describe your rock in such detail that others will be able to identify your rock simply by reading your paragraphs.

Once you have the paragraph written, put your rock on the front table. Give your paragraph to me.

I will give you a paragraph written by another student. Read the paper and find the rock.

Return the paper and the rock to the owner.          

Homework: 
1. Revise the Rock paper and post in CANVAS. Pay attention to details.
2. Go for a walk. Notice the sights, sounds, textures, scents, and tastes (if any). Pick out the most memorable part of the walk and describe it in detail. If you are not into walking, simply sit down and look around. What do you see? What do you hear? What scents are in the air? Is anything tasty? What do you feel? Is the wind blowing, or is the sun heating your skin. 
Be the "camera." Write in such a way that the reader can see and experience with you. 
Submit the draft in CANVAS.