Vocab (7 & 8)
How-to Blog
Narrative
Random from Class
Totally Random
100
What is a blog?
a Web site on which someone writes about personal opinions, activities, and experiences
100
What is a how-to blog?
an informal, often short description of how to accomplish a specific task
100
What is a narrative?
A story
100
What school does my husband teach at?
Legacy
100
What is the most widely spoken language in Brazil?
Portuguese
200
Write a sentence using the word refine.
While online shopping, I had to refine my search to only include size 7 shoes.
200
What is voice in writing?
the personality of the author shown through their writing
200
Write a simile.
My hands are as cold as ice.
200
What does ELD stand for?
English Language Development
200
What is the worlds largest land animal?
Elephant
300
What is a synonym for the word duration?
Period, term, span, length of time
300
Why is it important for a how-to blog to use voice and tone?
voice and tone engage the reader
300
What is the purpose of a narrative?
To entertain.
300
What is the name of the documentary we watched in March about the killer whales at Sea World?
Blackfish
300
Name 5 teacher's FIRST & last names (from DCISM).
Answers will vary
400
What word goes with this picture?
Rappel
400
What language elements are included in how-to blogs?
transition words, technical terms, hook, background information, personal pronouns, voice/tone, etc.
400
Fix the following dialogue so that it is written correctly:
My sister yelled "I never get to go to the park"!
My sister yelled, "I never get to go to the park!"
400
What movie did we the first 5 minutes of 2 weeks ago to understand narratives better? (it was a cartoon)
The Emperors New Groove
400
Riddle:
I am used in most sports, have four holes, come in many different colors and there is a state that shares my name. What am I?
Jersey
500
Use the following words in a (very) short story:
Bearings, Acclimate, Refine
Answers will vary.
500
Write an introduction to a how-to blog. Don't forget to include a hook and background information!
(You can write your introduction on any topic, but here are some ideas: how to make a sandwich, how to tie your shoe, how to play soccer)
There is one thing everyone who wears shoes must know: how to tie a shoe. If you can't tie a shoe you might as well stock up on slip on shoes, because that is all you will wear for the rest of your life. But fear not- if you want to learn, this blog will give you 4 easy steps that will teach you how to tie your shoe!
500
Write an introduction for a narrative, don't forget a hook and background information!
It was a brisk and cloudy day. I was walking from the park to the school to meet up with some of my closest friends. When I saw them they were all lying on the ground. At first I thought, is this a game? What are they doing? As I got closer, I realized they were all staring at something in the sky. What was it?
500
What are the 4 long writing assignments we have done this semester? (since December)
5 Paragraph Argue Essay
Explanation: Podcast Script
How to Blog Post
Narrative
500
How many countries are in the world?
195