True/False
We use informal writing in school.
False! We usually use formal writing
Add to this list of mood words:
calm, silly, ____
Answers will vary. Must be a mood word.
When is a time you would use informal writing?
Finish this sentence:
A narrative can be real or _____
Imaginary
A fictional narrative is a true story
False! Fictional narratives are made up.
What is the "mood" of the Cat and The Hat by Dr. Suess?
silly, chaotic, funny (answers may vary)
Do we use formal or informal writing in school?
Formal writing!
What is the setting?
Where a story takes place
The mood of every story is happy.
False!
What is the mood of a story?
The way writing makes a reader feel.
Is using abbreviations like "lol" and "omg" formal or informal?
Informal!
Name a story and list a character from that story (can be a TV show, movie, book, etc)
Answers will vary.
This is formal writing:
Sup? I'm finna hit the beach after school, you in?
False, it is informal!
What is the mood of this short story?
The rain fell down on the quiet, empty town. Suddenly, the clouds came in and the town became dark. I sat on the bench and let out a deep sigh.
gloomy, sad (answers may vary)
Which term would you use in formal writing?
a) gonna
b) finna
c) going to
c, going to
What is the setting of this story:
Once upon a time, there lived a young boy called Harry Potter who discovered that he was really a wizard. Shortly after turning 11, his life was turned upside down as he departed for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Unfortunately, there were many demons in Harry's past that haunted him throughout his time as Hogwarts, including the most evil, notorious wizard of them all - Lord Voldermort. Luckily, Harry, with the help of his friends and teachers, rose to overcome the dark arts that threatened to destroy them all. Finally, with Voldermort defeated, Harry went on to live a life full of fun and friendship, proud of the wizard he had become.
Hogwarts
The protagonist is the main character of a story.
True
How can a writer create a mood in the story?
The words they use, the setting, imagery, and theme
Is this sentence formal or informal:
We will see you in February when you return.
Formal
What is a protagonist?
the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text