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Welcome to Creative Writing!
Monday, February 18, 2013
Free Write #6 (10 minutes)
1.
Write for ten minutes in any format, over any topic.
2.
Use page 11, if you need help getting ideas.
3.
If you run out of steam on one idea, draw a line, and start a new
one.
4.
Keep writing constantly—do not sit and think (or space off, but tell
yourself you’re thinking). J
5. Start @
Big Ideas for the Week
(Next Five Days)
1.
Showing, Not Just Telling
2.
Diction—Have that Vocabulary Variety
sheet out every day!
3.
Revision!
Writing Lesson
#9: Showing, Not Just Telling
1.
Difference between “literal” and
“figurative language” (p. 26)
a.
Definitions
b.
Poster
2.
Least Vivid to Most Vivid (p. 26)
3.
Diction Sandra Cisneros (p. 26)
4.
Vocabulary Variety—pink sheet
reminder
Revision: Russian Tailor Poem
Ø
Rubric Handout with Directions
Ø
See if you’ve shared your poem with
me; if not, share it today.
Workshop
Ø
Revise your Russian Tailor Poem. Follow all the directions on the sheet, like
you’re a creative robot! J
After You
Hand In Your Revised Poem
Diction
Practice
1.
Go to the blog, and click on the link
for diction practice on free rice.
2.
Make sure you are playing in our
second block group—or you won’t get any points for today.
Homework:
- Play freerice IN OUR CLASS GROUP until you get 900 grains in your bowl.
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