Now that ISTEP is over, I am back on track with my blog. Students, thanks so much for your focus and attention during two challenging weeks of testing. The days were long; I could see that on your faces. But, you dug your heels into the floor (research proves it stimulates the brain!) and did your best - because you are the best.
Today was the last day for Amish Acres filed trip collection. If you still owe me a permission slip, waiver, and money, please bring those three items in tomorrow.
In class we discussed a plan for our "scary story" writing. The chart we used to decipher between the elements of suspense writing is on Canvas: go to Modules, find "Suspense Writing," and then click on Elements of Suspense Chart.
We noticed the Great Poe successfully mixed these elements to create edge- of -your- seat stories. We also reviewed the elements of suspense shown in the Tell Tale Heart video and the Prezi on suspense writing. Both of these can be watched under "Links."
H/W:
- Please remember to donate to the Center for the Homeless drive. Bring clothes, coats, shoes, or books tomorrow to give to NJHS. Such a worthy cause!
- You know who you are if you need to bring Amish Acres permission slip...
- Looking at today's chart, decide the category for your story. It is ok if you have already started it! Make a chart of four categories for your chosen suspense genre, and fill in the chart so you have a plan for your story. So, if you choose "Mystery," you will write what the crises is that already occurred, then write who was responsible for it,...etc. Bring this tomorrow! It will be graded.
Have a great evening!
