Category Archives: Creative Writing II

Brainpop Assignment:

Posted on May 19, 2016 by felicia.kucharski

 Log in to brainpop.com and go to ‘English’:Pick ONE brainpop from each of the four categories in English. (That’s FOUR brainpops total)Write what brainpop you watched, and answer the 10 quiz questions.Write three things you learn about the topic. ***YOU MUST … Continue reading →

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Figurative Language and Plot Quiz Prep

Posted on January 11, 2016 by felicia.kucharski

Quiz Wednesday, January 13. Make sure to be familiar with the following terms:Figurative Language:SimileMetaphorPersonificationAssonanceAlliterationOnomatopoeiaHyperboleAllusionSymbolismAllegoryPlot:Be able to draw and the plot diagram (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.)ProtagonistAntagonistConflict, and the four types. (man vs. man, man vs. self, man vs. … Continue reading →

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Daily Writings 15-17

Posted on January 1, 2016 by felicia.kucharski

DW15- Describe a memorable moment.DW16- Write a story using the words: snow, tree, cold, nose, paper. Use assonance somewhere in your story.DS17- Write instructions for how to wrap the perfect present. (second person: you)

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Creative Writing Agenda 12/16/15

Posted on December 16, 2015 by felicia.kucharski

 DW16- Write a story (1/2 page) including the words: cold, nose, tree, snow, paper. Use assonance in two phrases. What is assonance?Narrative: Finish rough draft, peer edit, start typing final draft in Utah Compose.    -You’ll find the prompt “Memorable … Continue reading →

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Homework: Irony

Posted on December 14, 2015 by felicia.kucharski

Label assignment “Identifying Irony”Complete this worksheet that discussed the three different types of irony.irony-worksheetDue Friday, December 18th

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Creative Writing Agenda 12/14/15

Posted on December 14, 2015 by felicia.kucharski

DW15- Describe a memorable moment. Incorporate one alliteration.Narrative Writing (Write Source p.93-96)Answer questions 1-3 (p.94)Decide topic for narrative story and do a topic cluster brainstorm. (p. 95)Start rough draft of narrative. 1 page

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Daily Writings 10-14

Posted on December 11, 2015 by felicia.kucharski

DW10- If in were an insect, I would be… (in this entry include: 1 hyperbole, 1 metaphor/simile, 1 onomatopoeia, 1 personification.)DW11- Describe in detail your most indispensable possession and what makes it so.DW12- Free Write!DW13- Discuss your favorite tradition that … Continue reading →

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Creative Writing 12/10/15

Posted on December 10, 2015 by felicia.kucharski

DW14– Collected Daily Writings 10-14SixTraits: Voice/Style 4–Pool PartyFinish “Argumentative Essay Analysis” (on blog) and turn in.

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Essay Examples Assignment

Posted on December 7, 2015 by felicia.kucharski

Go to: Grade-8-ArgumentativeEssayExamplesHere you will find three different argumentative essay examples, ranging from low-scoring to high-scoring. You will read/analyze each essay and then give your opinion on each (strengths/weaknesses). Maybe even compare each essay’s strengths/weaknesses to your own strengths/weaknesses. Each … Continue reading →

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Daily Writings 5-9

Posted on November 19, 2015 by felicia.kucharski

DW5- Pick a book at the book fair that looks interesting to you. Write about why that books stands out to you. What about it calls to you?DW6- In 20 years I will be…DW7- FRIDAY FREE WRITE!DW8- If I were … Continue reading →

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