Snazzy Crafts
Elaboration Station
Name That Mode
Elaboration Estimation
Potpourri
100
This craft is where you compare two words using "like" or "as." For example--THE GIRL WAS AS HAPPY AS A PIG IN MUD.
What is a simile?
100
This kind of elaboration involves one event, and usually uses a lot of vivid verbs as well.
What is action elaboration?
100
The sun is way too bright here in Florida and your skin is in extreme danger! There is no way we can avoid the temptation of going to the beach or playing outside, nor should we. However, there are many ways that you can protect your skin from the sun, like sun block and light colored clothing!
What is expository?
100
The best reason to have a rooster for a pet is that you will always have your own personal alarm clock. Being late for school or work is the worst thing in the world. One time I knew I had a HUGE test called the FCAT in the morning, so I let my alarm clock and double checked it before going to bed. What I couldn't control was the thunderstorm that knocked out our power that night. The alarm never went off and I wound up rushing going into school! If only I had my own personal rooster, I would have been awake and refreshed going into such an important test.
What is an anecdote?
100
What is the difference between a 5 and a 6? Name at least two differences.
The writer uses good word choice, good spelling, good flow, and perfect conventions.
200
This is where you take a noise and write it out into words for your writing. For example---BEEEP BEEEP!
What is onomatopeia?
200
This elaboration is where you write down a list of instructions or directions to make something.
What is a how-to elaboration?
200
The crowd closed in around the candidates for class president. Everyone was desperate to hear what kinds of changes were going to be made to the vending machines. Allie was sweating with nerves.
What is a narrative?
200
The tightrope walker placed one foot in front of the other as she steadied herself on the rope. The crowd below her cheered and echoed as she inched herself across the top of the tent. Beads of sweat were falling from her brow and hitting the rope, or even worse- falling all the way down on unsuspecting clowns who cheered her on from the ground. She knew she would be fine, she has done this a thousand times. The one thing she hadn't done a thousand times was get stung by a bee in the middle of the rope. The quick sting was enough to break all of her concentration and send her flying down to her big top doom. The wind brushed past her and her body flailed like a rag doll. Thwump! She hit the safety net like a sack of potatoes being dropped into a pot of boiling water. The crowd cheered and the stars spun around her head.
What is an action elaboration?
200
Explain the difference between the two modes.
-Narrative: telling a story. -Expository: giving information.
300
This is where you take a boring action word and turn it into something more exciting. For example, RUN becomes DASH.
What are vivid verbs?
300
This kind of elaboration focuses on 30 seconds to 3 minutes of time, and really utilizes sensory details and feelings.
What is a moment elaboration?
300
The African monkey looked around the corner of the tree hoping to find some grubs to eat for dinner. She was starving and needed nourishment. She inched closer, and closer, hoping to catch just the right amount to soothe her stomach.
What is a narrative?
300
The first thing you need to do is pour the elbow shaped maccaroni into the pot. They will sink to the bottom like anchors. I personally don't like to wait for the boiling to start, so I make this my first step. Then turn on the oven to 325 degrees and wait patiently for the first sign of bubbles to start. It doesn't happen immediately, and in fact, can take quite some time to start and pick up the pace. Once the bubbles are being produced at a rapid speed, you will want to stir through the noodles with a spoon or fork that is safe to use under such high heat.
What is a how-to?
300
What are the different elaborations you can use if you are doing an expository prompt?
How to, reason, anecdote
400
This is the craft that describes what you are seeing, what you are feeling, and what you are hearing.
What are sensory details/sensory words?
400
This kind of elaboration focuses on one person in the story, while also sticking to around 30 second to 3 minutes of time.
What is a moment-character elaboration?
400
The monkey eats all forms of grubs, especially those found in different areas of the rainforest. They are particularly full of juice, and it gives the monkey large portions to eat for supper. The grubs provide the monkeys with much needed nourishment.
What is expository?
400
The wind started flowing through my hair, creating a whirwind up brunette strands dancing in the breeze. I couldn't control the smile on my face as I enjoyed the scenery around me. I noticed the little old man who always sits on the bench at the other side of the park start to frown. I immediately crashed out of my euphoric state and started to wonder what could possibly be wrong with him. Maybe he was lonely? I did have to think back to all of the times that I saw him sitting alone on his perch.
What is a moment?
400
What are the different elaborations you can use for a narrative prompt?
Moment and action...as well as moment-character, moment-setting, and moment-object
500
Instead of saying THE GIRL AT THE SCHOOL you would say KELSEY AT PRIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
What are specific nouns/specific details?
500
This is a memory or a thought shot.
What is an anecdote?
500
I fly around the corner of the flower and let the pedals tickle my wings. I am not slowing down, even though I know that I could easily run straight into a very heavy stem. It is a risk I am going to run if I want to collect enough pollen in time.
What is a narrative?
500
Not doing drugs will definitely increase your chances of living a longer life. People who do take drugs normally have lower immune systems, which makes the more prone to being diagnosed with diseases such as cancer. On top of that they are automatically exposed to large amounts of chemicals that a non-drug user would never have to come in contact with. These chemicals have the ability to cause damage to your vital organs, which will take a toll on your overall health.
What is a reason?
500
What do you get if you get a 5, 5.5, or a 6 on the FCAT Writes tomorrow?
A limo ride to a restaurant during school when you are in fifth grade!! WHO DOESN'T WANT THAT!?!?
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