Creative Writing (Turtle) Final Draft

We have made it almost all the way through the writing process. We are now ready to begin the final draft! Here are the requirements (also provided in class) for the final draft of your creative narrative.

• The final draft MUST have the proper English heading (Name, Oliveira, Date, & Period ___ on the left side with the title centered)
• You need to come up with a creative title for your story. Your title should replace the rough draft title "Creative Writing (Turtle)" in the center of the page.
• The final draft should be written neatly in pen.
• Do not skip lines between paragraphs. 
• Be sure the published final draft is free of all errors (punctuation, spelling, grammar, capitalization).

The published final draft is due on Monday, 8/31/15. 

I can't wait to read all of the creative stories!

Creative Writing (Turtle)

We will begin a creative writing piece. Students are required to write their story from this picture prompt. Students should tell the story behind this picture. This picture may represent the beginning, middle, or end of their story. The story should be 2-4 pages in length. 

We will work on this story throughout the week. Students will take it through the writing process including drafting, editing, revising, and publishing. The final draft will be due on Monday, 8/31/15. 

COPS Editing Reminders

We will use the COPS editing reminders every time we take a piece of writing through the writing process. This information should stay in the "Notes" section of your binder.

C- capitalization
O- organization 
P- punctuation
S- spelling

STAR Revising Reminders

We will use the STAR revising reminders every time we take a piece of writing through the writing process. This information should stay in the "Notes" section of your binder.

S- substitute
T- take away
A- add
R- rearrange

Parts of Speech Quizlet

Here is a link for a quizlet on the Parts of Speech. Reminder: There will be a quiz on the parts of speech on Tuesday, August 25th. You will need to know definitions and be able to identify the part of speech of an underlined word in a sentence.

Parts of Speech Quizlet

Parts of Speech Mini Project

Today in class, we began a (mini) parts of speech project. Students should have picked their group (3-4 members) and randomly chosen a part of speech. Students had most of class today and will have part of class on Monday (10-15 minutes) to complete the requirements. Students will present their projects in a skit format to the class on Monday.

Directions:
1. Using the large paper provided to you, write your chosen part of speech in large letters on the poster.
2. The poster should also include 7-10 examples of that particular part of speech.
3. The definition of the part of speech you selected should be clearly stated on the poster (use the definition from your notes).
4. The poster should clearly demonstrate your group's understanding of the part of speech.
5. You will present the poster and your part of speech in a skit format to the class.
6. The skit should verbally incorporate the part of speech, definition, and examples. It should be planned and interesting to view. DO NOT just read your poster to the class. Attempt to act it out or give demonstrations to help your classmates learn and remember the part of speech you are presenting.


Reminder: There will be a quiz on the parts of speech on Tuesday, August 25th. Be sure to study your notes!!

Personal Narrative: Memories

Wilfrid Gordon Mcdonald Partridge

Handouts 8/17/15-8/21/15

If you lose or misplace any of the handouts from this week, you can find the links below to reprint.


Caught Ya Grammar Weeks 1-4

Editing Marks Cheat Sheet

Parts of Speech Notes

Reminder: There will be a quiz on the parts of speech notes on Tuesday, August 25th. 

Mrs. Oliveira's Class Syllabus

Here is a link to the class syllabus that you received today: Syllabus

 Remember to keep your syllabus in your English binder throughout the year. You can use it for a reminder of class policies and a reference for information. If you misplace your syllabus, you can print it out from that link. (It may also be included on an any future binder tests!)

Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students!