I can develop complicated story elements: perhaps contrasting the character’s thinking with his or her actions or dialogue. I can develop the central character’s relationship to other characters. I can show character flaws & strengths to add complexity. I can use details to develop a lesson or theme.
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I can develop the action, dialogue, details, and inner thinking to convey an issue, idea, or lesson. I can show what is specific about the central character. I can develop the setting and the characters’ relationship to the setting.
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I can add more to the heart of my story using a blend of description, action, dialogue and thinking to contribute to the deeper meaning of the story.
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I can use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
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I can use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop characters, experiences, and events.
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- Drafting your narrative adding to the heart of your story and using effective techniques
- Writing conferences
8th Grade:
What do you know or think you know about WWII? Free write about your prior knowledge
- Pearl Harbor interactive stations
- Make sure you submit your learning scale and New Deal project to schoology - this is now homework
Humanities Extension:
8th Grade: Read Chapter 1 in Unbroken
7th Grade: Continue to write your narratives
7th Grade: Continue to write your narratives
