PPT-Seeing Specific Details

Nouns and verbs In novels of writers Like JRR Tolkien Sue Grafton Jack London Suzanne Collins characters never go into the woods and build a fire Instead they trudge into the deep resinscented darkness and gather dead sticks and cones to make a fire . Nouns and verbs. In novels of writers…. Like J.R.R. Tolkien, Sue Grafton, Jack London, Suzanne Collins, characters . never. . “go into . the woods and build a fire”. Instead. , they . “trudge into . (p. 87). Directions: . Rewrite the following details, using the method indicated in the parentheses.. 1. The coach was thrilled with her team. ’. s performance. (Use specific words.). 2. Mrs. Marsalis keeps her classroom spic and span. (Avoid clichés.). Techniques: Explication, Annotation, Outlines. Thursday, August 20. Part I: Housekeeping. LSC Orientation. Collect Proposal #1. Collect Mini #1. (Hold onto your extra copies for later). BTW: Foundation Office is currently accepting scholarship applications from all majors. Deadline for application acceptance is September 2, 2015. Students will need to complete one general application which can be accessed at . OSSLT. Reading. Don’t skim for answers—you MUST read the text carefully—even if it seems obvious, double check! . Read the questions “aloud” in your head . Use a highlighter or underline important words or sections. What makes it different from an autobiography or biography?. A memoir…. Focuses and reflects on the relationship between the writer and a particular person, place, time, animal, or object.. Explains the significance of the relationship.. What is it mean to be VAGUE?. How many of you have ever said the phrase…. “Umm Mrs. H, can I please another one of those things.. You know the papers. Umm you know that one.”. Vague…..by definition means to be unclear, non-specific or non-descript. . Details. Organization. English Department, Brenda White. Guidelines for Every Essay. Every effective essay has a THESIS.. A statement where the writer presents his or her position on . an essay subject. . What makes it different from an autobiography or biography?. A memoir…. Focuses and reflects on the relationship between the writer and a particular person, place, time, animal, or object.. Explains the significance of the relationship.. English Language Arts. Reading – Literature. Reading – Informational Text. Writing. Speaking and Listening. Major Shifts from SCS. Text Complexity – lots of Informational Text and more complex Literature. Choose one of the following essay topics: . A risk that paid off . An event that changed your view of yourself . An unforgettable event you witnessed . Write a list of at least 10 brainstormed ideas about your topic making sure to think of . 2011. The Georgia Writing Exam. The exam. Students are given a writing situation and directions for writing, and must produce a persuasive essay.. Writing Situation. : Many factors come together for a student to be successful. Are parents or their children responsible for school success?. Is this a boy doing a puzzle with his sister? Or is the girl a part of the puzzle?. INTERPRET: make sense of. Each of you had DIFFERENT interpretations of the picture.. Supreme Court justices might have DIFFERENT interpretations of the law.. Objective : Understand how Salak develops & shapes a central idea with specific details in “ The Cruelest Journey – 600 Miles to Timbuktu”. Directions : Get a dry erase board, paper towel, & marker for First Watch:. Watch the scene at a level 0. . https://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWryKn-e3FU. Second Watch . Make this chart on your paper:. Description of Setting. (give specific. details). #1s. Characterization.