Vocabulary
What is "plot?"
A literary term used to describe the events that make up a story.
Correct the sentence.
Marys dog ran away.
Correct the sentence.
Mary's dog ran away.
What do you do before starting to write?
Prewriting
Name a modern day epic adventure story. Who is the hero?
Example: Superman, Clark Kent
To show your SHARK pride, what color should you be wearing?
Blue
What is "theme?" How is it different than plot?
"Theme" is the lesson or message of the story. "Plot" is the sequence of events, a description of what happens in the story.
Correct the sentence:
All the girls shoes were red.
Correct the sentence:
All the girls' shoes were red.
Can there be mistakes in a rough draft?
Yes!
What is one of the first epic adventure stories ever told? How was it first delivered to its audience?
"The Odyssey"
Storytelling poets, or bards, would sing and chant the tale to people gathered around. It was orally told long before it was ever written down.
When is the Homecoming dance?
Saturday, September 22 from 8 p.m. -11 p.m.
Provide a` simile describing some aspect of high school life. Explain what makes it a simile and why using this type of speech can strengthen a sentence.
A simile is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind. It makes sentences more vivid or emphatic, e.g., as brave as a lion, crazy like a fox.
Typically, the words "like" or "as" are used in the comparison.
A teenager waking up early to go to school is as tired as an old who slept on rocks.
What is the difference between "its" and "it's." Use both in a sentence.
"Its" shows possession for a non gendered object. "It's" is a contraction meaning it is.
I love the flower by my window. Its pedals are pink and yellow. Today I am happy. It's almost Labor Day!
Once you have a first draft, what are two steps a writer can take to make it better?
Evaluation
Editing
Revision
What war is Odysseus traveling home from? How did that war end?
Odysseus is travelling home from the Trojan War. The Trojan War ended after the Greeks entered the city of Troy in the Trojan Horse and took the city by surprise.
Name one of the countries where Mrs. Braaksma taught English.
Kazakhstan or Rwanda
Explain the meaning of "alliteration." Create one that is at least five words.
Alliteration is a term to describe a literary device in which a series of words begin with the same consonant sound. A classic example is:“She sells seashells by the sea-shore."
What is an irregular noun? Give two examples and show how you would use an apostrophe to indicate possession.
An irregular noun is a noun that becomes plural by changing its spelling in other ways than adding an “s” or “es” to the end of the word. The apostrophe indiciating possession always goes at the end of the word.
Children's
Women's
Men's
What is the name of a type of poetry that usually appears in list form and contains information about a single subject?
A catalog poem
Who is Telemachus? Who is plotting to kill him? Why?
Telemachus is Odysseus' son. Evil suitors are plotting to kill him so they can steal his wife and his family's wealth and property.
How many videos has Mrs. Braaksma shown this year and what were they about?
Three
The Odyssey
The Trojan Horse
"This Time" by Jamie Sanders
What is "archetype?" Give three examples of "archetypes" commonly found in "Epic Poetry."
A recurrent symbol, character or motif found in literature spanning both culture and time.
1. A Hero
2. A Villain
3. The loyal friend
4. A Damsel in distress
5. A mentor or wise counsel
6. A traitor
Correct 5 things in this sentence and explain your changes.
My parent's purchased a new house last year. Its very big. My older brother Charles has the biggest room. Charles's closet is bigger than our bathroom. Even though my room is small, there is a childrens' play area in the backyard. There is also a nice tree. It's leaves are really green.
Correct this sentence.
My parents purchased a new house last year. It's very big. My older brother Charles has the biggest room. Charles' closet is bigger than our bathroom. Even though my room is small, there is a children's play area in the backyard. There is also a nice tree. Its leaves are really green.
List the six steps of the writing process in the correct order.
(1) Pre-write
(2) 1st Draft
(3) Evaluation
(4) Revision
(5) Edit
(6) Publish
Why is Odysseus traveling alone? What happened to his shipmates? What does this tell us about Odysseus' character?
Odysseus is travelling alone because his shipmates died due to their own foolishness. Homer opens with this example mainly to remind us that Odysseus is not to blame for their death--that he, despite all odds, is a survivor, a triumphant hero of war.
Name five classmates not on your team and share one positive thing about each of them.
Classmates, are they correct?