Writing Tasks
At the end of the passage, Howie tells Kevin that he is not making a good case. Write an original story that describes what Kevin does next to try to change Howie’s mind about paying for Cromwell’s training.Consider what actions Kevin might take or what Kevin might say that would strengthen his case. Be sure to use what you have learned about the setting, characters, and plot of the passage.
Narrative
Maria packed her bag for school and grabbed her books. Her backpack weighed a thousand pounds as she walked to the bus stop. She adjusted the straps and kept moving, even though it was heavy. When the bus arrived, she quickly climbed aboard.
Hyperbole
The perspective from which a story is told
Point of View
The main message or idea in a nonfiction text
Central idea
A true story about a meaningful part of the author’s life
Memoir
You have read two texts and watched a video describing Amelia Earhart. All three include information that supports the claim that Earhart was a daring, courageous person. The three texts are:
•“The Biography of Amelia Earhart”•“Earhart’s Final Resting Place Believed Found” •“Amelia Earhart’s Life and Disappearance” (video)
Consider the argument each author uses to demonstrate Earhart’s bravery. Write an essay that analyzes the strength of the arguments related to Earhart’s bravery in at least two of the texts. Remember to use textual evidence to support your ideas.
RST
The storm rolled in quickly, and the sky grew dark. The thunder grumbled angrily across the sky. Rain began to fall in heavy sheets, soaking everything in sight. The wind pushed against the trees as the storm continued.
Personification
Events told from first to last
Root means "time"
Chronological Order
Will accept Sequential Order
Hints in a text that help determine meaning
Context Clues
Words with opposite meanings
Antonyms
Read three sources about sea turtles. Write an informational article explaining how pollution affects sea turtles.
RST
The students entered the room quietly and took their seats. The classroom was as quiet as a sleeping cat during the test. Everyone focused on their paper and worked carefully. The teacher walked around to monitor their progress.
Simile
The writer’s attitude toward the subject
Tone
Words with similar meanings
Synonyms
A true story with real people and events
Nonfiction Narrative
Compare and contrast how each text, “Thank You, Ma’am” and “The Scholarship Jacket,” develops the characters through their interactions with others. Cite textual evidence to support your explanation. Write an essay using both passages to support your writing. Be sure to use the standard conventions of writing when reviewing and editing your essay.
LAT
As we get older, we begin to understand how quickly life moves. Time is a thief that steals our moments before we realize it. We try to hold on to memories, but they seem to fade. That is why it is important to appreciate every day.
Metaphor
The reason the author writes a text
Author's purpose
Conversation between characters
Dialogue
A student removes all opinions and gives a short, accurate overview of a text.
Summary
Explain how the authors of “Thank You, Ma’am” and “The Scholarship Jacket” develop characters through their responses to challenges. Use evidence from both texts to support your explanation. Write an essay using both passages to support your ideas.
LAT
The garden was full of life on a warm spring day. The bees buzzed busily by the bushes as they moved from flower to flower. Birds chirped in the trees, and the sun shined brightly overhead. It was a peaceful and beautiful scene.
Double points for both answers!
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Language that appeals to the senses
Imagery
Will accept Sensory Language
Author's purpose
Name 3 for 500
Name all 6 for 1,000
P-persuade
I- inform
E-entertain
E-explain
D- describe
OR to express feelings/emotions
The speed at which the story moves
Pacing