Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Sentences Types
When writing, writers need to make various decisions. For example, writers need to think about rhythm and pace. One way to achieve rhythm and pace, is to use a variety of sentences.
Review the sentence types.
Click here for a review of the sentence types.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Across Generations: Grandparent Biography
Across Generations: Grandparent Biography
(Dates are tentative to change)
See the entire handout on the blog.
Before you know it, spring will fill the air. As spring approaches so does the Across Generations Grandparent Biography Celebration. Remember to save May 20 for our celebration.
The first interview is complete and our student biographers are preparing to conduct an interview with another source. This interview is due February 27.
Biographers are going to collect their own memories of their subject. They are going to use these memories to draft a minimum of three different stories. These stories which will be used in the biography are due February 25.
The first drafts of the other stories for the biography are due no later than April 3.
Other important dates:
May 7 Double sided timeline/ Life Layers
May 15 The Visual
May 18 Final Published Biography
May 20 The Celebration
Blind Date with a Book: Share the Love of a Book
Blind Date with a Book
Share the Love of a Book
Thursday, February 12
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