Baseline Writing
Unit One
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Assignment #3
Newspaper Article: The Hockey Sweater
1. Read the Hockey Sweater
2. Create 3 headlines and 3 click baits for the story
3. GO TO: How to Write a Newspaper Article and review the elements of a good newspaper article
4 Write a newspaper report on the events of the Hockey Sweater.
MUST INCLUDE:
Headline at the top
Lead
Background Information (Who is Maurice Richard? Why do Quebec kids love him?)
An interview with at least 2 characters
More Information
Conclusion
Click Bait on the bottom
At least one picture!
1. Read the Hockey Sweater
2. Create 3 headlines and 3 click baits for the story
3. GO TO: How to Write a Newspaper Article and review the elements of a good newspaper article
4 Write a newspaper report on the events of the Hockey Sweater.
MUST INCLUDE:
Headline at the top
Lead
Background Information (Who is Maurice Richard? Why do Quebec kids love him?)
An interview with at least 2 characters
More Information
Conclusion
Click Bait on the bottom
At least one picture!
The Monkey's Paw
1) Read the Monkey's Paw
2) In a group of 2-4 students, write your own Monkey's Paw Script 3) It can be a prequel and sequel or a story that is not connected to the original that we read in class. 4) Make sure you write compelling dialogue between multiple characters. Use stage direction (in brackets) to inform the actors. Use a narrator to set the scene(s) and build tension. 5) Practice, revise, and present the scene to the class as a dramatic reading |
The Raven
Questions on the back of the sheet:
1) Who is Lenore and what do you think could have happened to her (brainstorm more than one guess)? 2) Which of your guesses is MOST likely? Why? 3) What is the evidence (quotes from poem) that support your opinion? |
Catch
Read p. 60 again - and answer on the back of the Venn Diagram Handout:
1) Who do you think the "Others" are?
2) Write a character sketch of the "Others"
3) Why would the "Others" help us?
4) Write a monologue of Darlene explaining the "Others". (10 sentences minimum)
1) Who do you think the "Others" are?
2) Write a character sketch of the "Others"
3) Why would the "Others" help us?
4) Write a monologue of Darlene explaining the "Others". (10 sentences minimum)
See Saw
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Write a Dear Diary Entry
1. In groups of 2 or 3 choose one of the four characters
2. Considering what we know about their traits, problems, characteristics and events from the play
3. Write a journal entry about what happens next from their point of view.
1. In groups of 2 or 3 choose one of the four characters
2. Considering what we know about their traits, problems, characteristics and events from the play
3. Write a journal entry about what happens next from their point of view.
Tricks of the Trade
Read Tricks of the Trade and prepare a mini-lesson
1. In groups (one group per term - check with me) prepare a mini lesson for the class on one of the following techniques or elements Rhyme, Rhythm, Repetition, Onomatopea, Simile, Euphemism, Metaphor 2. Required Elements a. a definition of the term in your own words b. ONE examples of the term being used in literature c. ONE example of the term YOUR group created d. ONE example of the term being used in an appropriate advertisement e. Then choose three or four of the following terms and define them: 3. Students will take notes from your presentation |
Making Canadian Hockey History
1) FORM groups of 6 - at least 2 girls or boys in each group.
2) CREATE a chart with 'preconceptions' on one side and 'changes' on the other and an arrow in the middle that says 'reading'. 3) LIST 10-15 preconceptions about hockey players - they can be positive, negative or neutral - avoid vulgar language 4) READ Making Canadian Hockey History on page 103. 5) LIST how your preconceived have 'changed' after reading the interviews. |
Day of the Butterfly1) Create a visual plot story board to represent the major plot elements (plot diagram) of the story
2) Write specific details from the plot to support your visual elements Exposition - The exposition is the introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time. Conflict - The conflict is the primary problem that drives the plot of the story, often a main goal for the protagonist to achieve or overcome. Rising Action - The rising action of the story is all of the events that lead to the eventual climax, including character development and events that create suspense. Climax - The climax is the most exciting point of the story, and is a turning point for the plot or goals of the main character. Falling Action - The falling action is everything that happens as a result of the climax, including wrapping-up of plot points, questions being answered, and character development. Resolution - The resolution is not always happy, but it does complete the story. It can leave a reader with questions, answers, frustration, or satisfaction.
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Raoul Wallenberg
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Mandela
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