8A
Students were working in self-selected small writing groups. Working on their section of our Bunraku play. Groups were able to successfully state the important events in their sections, but many lacked the necessary descriptive language for our final production. One group was particularly skilled in descriptive writing and we noted what made their excerpt successful. Reminders for Descriptive Writing: 1. Appeal to the 5 senses (describe taste, touch, smell, sight, and sound of your scene when appropriate) 2. Show; don't tell (ex. Telling: He was mad. Showing: He glared at the peasant.) 8B Homework Check! Most (but not all!) groups electronically submitted their scene for our play. Many of the submissions lacked the necessary detail and descriptive language for our final production. One student from 8A was particularly skilled in descriptive writing and she shared her writing with the 8B's. We listened and noted what made their excerpt successful. Reminders for Descriptive Writing: 1. Appeal to the 5 senses (describe taste, touch, smell, sight, and sound of your scene when appropriate) 2. Show; don't tell (ex. Telling: He was mad. Showing: He glared at the peasant.) Spirited Away Essays were due today. Our class had an unfortunate epidemic of printers not working and forgetfulness. Those students who did not hand in their essay today were given a rubric. The essays and the completed rubrics are due at the beginning of class tomorrow. 8B HOMEWORK:
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AuthorMr. Spencer teaches Grade 8 Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Drama at Mount Royal School. Archives
May 2018
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