Literary Concepts Assignment for 4-12-2013

Posted on April 11, 2013 by felicia.kucharski
Literary Concepts to define: You will find the information you need at: http://www.lifestreamcenter.net/DrB/Lessons/Wrinkle/index.htm
  1. Plot
  2. Setting (definition and example.  i.e. Harry Potter=Hogwarts)
  3. Tone
  4. Mood
  5. Character
  6. Point of View
  7. Conflict
    1. Internal (definition and example)
    2. External (definition and example)
~Types of external conflict (all 6): 8. Protagonist (definition and example) 9. Antagonist (definition and example) 10.Theme (definition and example) 11. Irony 12Foreshadow
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Journals 6-10

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J6- Write about a highlight of your spring break. J7- Discuss and event that’s happened to you that you feel changed you in some way. J8- Free Write J9- Does segregation exist today? Give examples. J10- Discuss 3 likes/3 dislikes you have regarding chapters 1-5.
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Journals 6-10

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J6- Write about a highlight of your spring break. J7- Why re futuristic (both utopian and dystopian) novels/stories  so popular? J8- If you could time travel, where would to go and why? J9- Why is courage such an admirable character trait? J10- Free Write
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Journals 6-9

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J6- Write about a highlight of your spring break. J7- What is your “duty” to others? J8- Why does entering a new environment sometime inspire someone to make positive changes? J9- Write a short synopsis of your life in chronological order. 1/2 page
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Dialog

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Here is the ppt about how to properly punctuate dialog, for your reference. Punctuating-Dialogue[1]
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Journals 6-10

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J6- If you could make a new treat/dessert, what would it be? Describe. J7- Describe your personality 20 years from now. J8- Write a “How To” about knowing when it’s time to shower. 🙂 J9- Write about a day in the life of a remote control, from it’s point-of-view. J10- You’ve just committed the perfect (nonviolent)  crime. Describe in detail how you pulled it off.
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Spelling 22

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Spelling 22- 9th grade
  1. playwright
  2. resistance
  3. tying
  4. actuality
  5. committed
  6. enormous
  7. illustrate
  8. misspelled
  9. politician
  10. responsibility
  11. resolution
  12. restaurant
  13. unanimous
  14. analyze
  15. consequently
Honors~
  1. exceedingly
  2. innocence
  3. occasionally
  4. prejudice
  5. significance
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Spelling 19

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Spelling 19- 8th grade
  1. Alligator
  2. Junior
  3. Incubator
  4. Murmur
  5. Reflector
  6. Ancestors
  7. Glacier
  8. Investor
  9. Particular
  10. Anchor
  11. Angular
  12. Gladiator
  13. Linear
  14. Tweezers
  15. Vinegar
  Honors~
  1. Perpendicular
  2. Conqueror
  3. Imposter
  4. Moderator
  5. Professor
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Spelling 23

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Spelling 23- 7th grade
  1. Marvelous
  2. Industrious
  3. Adventurous
  4. Virus
  5. Circus
  6. Census
  7. Genius
  8. Surplus
  9. Realize
  10. Apologize
  11. Memorize
  12. Despise
  13. Exercise
  14. Advertise
  15. Televise
  Honors~
  1. Compromise
  2. Criticize
  3. Sympathize
  4. Courageous
  5. Outrageous
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Short Story Rubric

Posted on April 11, 2013 by felicia.kucharski
Here is the criteria for your short story. Check. Double check. Then check it again, before you turn your story in. Points will be docked if you do not meet any of the criteria on the rubric. YOU HAVE BEEN…WARNED! 🙂 Access Rubric here: ShortStoryRubric
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