Today we began class by learning a new WordMasters word (abyss), and we also practiced using it in a sentence. Next, we talked about how to apply our understanding of foreshadowing to the act of writing. We began by working backwards, starting with the moment of climax in a story, and then brainstorming ways in which that climax could be foreshadowed throughout the rising action. We talked about how this was achieved in other stories we have read, and then brainstormed some ideas as a class. We also discussed not "overdoing" it, and the possibility of using foreshadowing as a "red herring"as an additional challenge while writing.
After students wrote for about fifteen minutes, we shared sentences from the day's writing, and then I distributed the texts for To Kill a Mockingbird. We began reading the first chapter, but you are to read chapters 1-5 for class on Monday. Don't get rid of your OMAM text yet, as you will need it for class tomorrow.
Want an e-buck tomorrow? Be the first person tomorrow to tell me what type of sentence is underlined in the paragraph above.
Due tomorrow...
-None
Long term deadlines...
-OMAM Debate reflection due on Friday
-Read To Kill a Mockingbird chapters 1-5 for Monday
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