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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- Writing piece is DUE tomorrow at the end of class (we are going to have a short class)
- Please be sure to check in and have a writing conference as needed.
- If you need a break - please think about taking a break so that others can continue writing.
8th Grade: Think about the stations that you went to yesterday and pick one that you found to be the most interesting. What did you learn from that station about Pearl Harbor? What questions or wonderings do you have after what you learned yesterday.
- Finish the last rotations from the stations
- Blog Post
- Make sure you are finishing your CCC projects and your learning scales
Humanities extension:
7th Grade: write your great depression stories
8th Grade: read to page 21 in Unbroken
Homework:
7 - Great Depression story due tomorrow
8 - read to page 21 and submit your CCC projects
