4th+Period+Writing



February 24, 2012

Fairy Tale Writing


 * Fairy Tale Checklist: **

Run-ons/Fragments = big penalty for each one!**


 * Paragraph 1
 * Title underlined, capitalized
 * Two phrases to begin story
 * Two adjectives in front of main character’s name
 * A title for the main character…Alexandra, the blue-eye one
 * Include what is so special about the object. || Paragraph 2
 * Absolute (at beginning of sentence)
 * Vivid verb
 * Describe the animal using figurative language **Yes, you may have more than one fig. lang. Hyperbole works well! ||
 * Paragraph 3
 * Appositive to go with evil character (commas needed)
 * Where did they find the special object? || Paragraph 4
 * How was the special object presented?
 * Different ending ||

Go to Fairy tale  maker --- WORKS BEST IN INTERNET EXPLORER!! Take your time and fill in the blanks with information that will create a great fairy tale! Follow all directions and then copy and paste the fairy tale into a Word document. The words MIGHT be highlighted, so you must highlight the story and change the font to WHITE and BOLD.

OPEN this sample below. Make the necessary changes to your fairy tale and save. Do not print. [|Fairy tale instructions.doc] Add three pieces of clip art and a page border/design.

Add your "new" heading at the top and print when finished.




 * __ February 134, 2012 __ **

__ On __ the //evening// __of__ Valentine’s Day __in__ Barbers Hill, __about__ 300 miles __off__ the Gulf__of__Mexico…

Use this beginning to write a paragraph (6-8) sentences, sentences are 10-12 words long.

*Must use __appositive__, __vivid verb__, and __hyphenated adjective__. Topic: Valentine’s Day

NO RUN-ON sentences


 * Clip art **


 * Remember…new heading = required **

__Writing Projects!__

Letter to Barbers Hill High School Theater Cast and Crew!

In appreciation of allowing us to watch a performance of Alice in Wonderland, we are writing post cards to the members of the cast and crew. Open the post card template and follow the directions to complete the activity. These will be finished today and delivered tomorrow!

 [|theater post card template.doc]

Editing Checklist!**

DO YOU HAVE??? 4. __Comma__ after closing 5. Your named __signed in ink__ 6. Your first, last name __typed__ 7. Black and white __clipart placed correctly__
 * 1) a clipart stamp that fits in the box?
 * 2) __comma__ after greeting Dear Alice in Wonderland Cast and Crew
 * 3) BODY of postcard
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 15pt;">introduce self
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 15pt;">grade in
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 15pt;">what day you saw performance
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 15pt;">two parts you liked
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 15pt;">one question about theater
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 15pt;">thank them for having you watch
 * <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 15pt;">positive comment