Narrative Poster Project

Hi class, today you are going to learn how to make online posters that you can use for your blog or for any other online social media Click here for all the information that you need. Here is what we made period three. 


Here is what we did 6th pd.

Classwork 9.24

Here is the classwork.

Notes

Making inferences/ Inferring = Drawing Conclusions = Using past knowledge with clues from the text to understand what is really going on in a story. 

Just like drawing conclusions when you make inferences you read between the lines.

To begin to infer ask yourself who? what? when? where? & WHY?

Characterization

Copy the notes to your notebook. If there are any notes that you don't understand please ask for clarification.

1. Characters are the most important part of any story.

2. An author develops characters and gives them personality traits.

3. A character might be sad, angry, happy, ambitious, quiet, passive-aggressive, immature, a bully, a daughter, a boxer, a spoiled rich girl, a young athlete, etc.........

4. The way that an author develops realistic characters is by using the techniques of characterization.

Techniques of Characterization

1.  Direct description by narrator

(Bill was a mean cowboy.)

2. Character's speech  and/or actions. 

(Bill cussed, then shot his six shooter in the air.)

3.Speech and/or actions of other characters.

( Men looked away, women hid their children when Bill went out nights in Tombstone.)

Writing Narratives

Attention!!! Harrison Bergeron Test Tomorrow!!! 9/20/13

Hello Class, today you will continue to write narratives, or stories. I included a checklist of requirements below the topics. Make sure you include each to receive a passing grade.

Before we begin let's brainstorm!.

List of Story Topics:
1. Write a Science fiction Story.(magic potions, imaginary inventions etc...)
2. Write a mystery.(Include a crime that must be solved and surprise the reader)
3. Write your memoir. (The story of your life)

Checklist of requirements:
_____ Complete the graphic organizer first.
_____Make sure you start with the exposition. (background on the characters and setting and issues)
_____Story includes realist characters(See characterization from below)
_____Story is at least 500 words long.
_____Your story makes sense to the reader.
_____You include details about the setting that make it realistic.
_____You publish the story on a page in your blog.
_____You provide a title to your story so that I can select it from your home page.
_____You include at least one picture from the internet or from your camera phone.
_____You include dialogue.
(Cursing is allowed in your story but don't use anyone from the class as a character.)
_____Their is a conflict in your story.
_____ You have no spelling or grammatical errors in your story.

Classwork and Notes 9/16/13

Hello Class,

Here is the classwork.

Copy the notes to your notebook. If there are any notes that you don't understand please ask for clarification.

1. Characters are the most important part of any story.

2. An author develops characters and gives them personality traits.

3. A character might be sad, angry, happy, ambitious, quiet, passive-aggressive, immature, a bully, a daughter, a boxer, a spoiled rich girl, a young athlete, etc.........

4. The way that an author develops realistic characters is by using the techniques of characterization.

Techniques of Characterization

1.  Direct description by narrator

(Bill was a mean cowboy.)

2. Character's speech  and/or actions. 

(Bill cussed, then shot his six shooter in the air.)

3.Speech and/or actions of other characters.

( Men looked away, women hid their children when Bill went out nights in Tombstone.)

Classwork 9/13/13

Hello Class today we will read Harrison Bergeron, and we will draw conclusions.

Here are a few things to remember about the story.
1. HB is a science fiction story.
2. HB is a dystopia
3. The vocabulary words that you must know are: Synchronizing, Vigilance, Wince, Consternation, Neutralizing.
Here is the story Euphio Question that we discussed in class.
Homework: Add a picture to your blog.

9/12/13

Hello Class, today you will be drawing conclusions and reading Harrison Bergeron. Here are the notes. Let  me know what you think by commenting.

Class

9/11/13 Classwork and Lesson

Hello, class today is the anniversary of one of the most tragic events in modern American history. Twelve years ago terrorists flew planes into the world trade center. Leading to over a decade of wars and the loss of freedom for a sense of security.

Let's have a conversation about it. For credit today I must have both your writing sample and your blog must be working and emailed to me. When you are finished you can complete your homework, which is to make a POST in your blog that talks about 9/11. The post must be at least 5 sentences long.

Classwork 9/10/13

Hello class today you will create your own blogs! I also need you to do a writing sample. The instructions for both are listed in the links to the right underneath the title, "Create your own blog" and Writing Sample.

Welcome Back

This is English 2. My name is Mr. Huston. In this class you will develop your literacy skills. You will become better readers, writers, and thinkers. With your cooperation this class will be one of the most useful and fun classes that you have taken. Without your cooperation this class will be a constant struggle for you. I am looking forward to an exciting and productive year.