Writing (Week 4, Imaginative Arts)

 Writing, Imaginative Arts Week

1.  Finish Reading or Listening to Eragon!

2. Write this paragraph in your best handwriting in your CP book.

Saphira’s Wisdom

Saphira took a long time to answer, but her words were gentle when they came. A hatchling, that is what you are... A hatchling struggling into the world. I may be younger than you in years, but I am ancient in my thoughts. Do not worry about these things. Find peace in where and what you are. People often know what must be done. All you need to do is show them the way—that is wisdom. As for feats, no army could have given the blessing you did.

(Bless the Child, Argetlam, 429)

3.  Write 3 questions about the book that we can discuss in our book discussion.  They can be questions you have about the book, topics you want to discuss from the book, or quiz like questions for people to answer.  We will discuss these in our book discussion. Write or type your questions on strips of paper, we will put them in a hat and draw questions to discuss.  

4. You should be all finished with your cover letter and resume'. I hope you had fun with that.  Save it for future use, it will come in handy one day to already have it started.

Next Month we will start learning about how to write a narrative.  We are going to get a jump start on that. Please don't worry about writing anything this week.  This is just to get you thinking about what kind of story you want to write.

Narrative writing is writing that has a story, characters, conflict, and other essential parts of a story. Narrative writing is often synonymous with a story. And this differs greatly compared to other forms of writing, like in textbooks and certain nonfiction books. However, if you’re writing a story of some kind, that is narrative writing, where a narrator is telling the story.

I want you to start thinking about a narrative (a story) that you would like to write about.  It can be in any genre you choose.  Genres are different types of stories like; fantasy, science fiction, romance, dystopian, mystery, etc..

We will learn more about it next week.  Just start thinking about it.

5. Study your spelling words!  Remember, the spelling bee is really about remembering something on the spot, under pressure.  But really, there is no pressure.  Do your best!  It's ok if you get out on your first word, we are all going to cheer you on!  You will be able to spell your word out loud, or write it down, and then spell it.  It's going to be fun!

6.  Do 2 more pages of writing in your handwriting books. You should now have at least 8 pages neatly completed. Bring them to class.  

Writing Week 3 (Leadership week)

 Writing Week 3 (Leadership Week)

1.  Read pages 250-378, or to the chapter called Hunting for Answers if you are listening.

2. Write this paragraph from the book in your best handwriting using all the correct punctuation. 

Week Three:
The wisdom of the age

“I am old, Eragon... so old. Though my dragon was killed, my life has been longer than most. You don’t know what it is like to reach my age, look back, and realize that you don’t remember much of it; then to look forward and know that many years still lie ahead of you... After all this time I still grieve for my Saphira... and hate Galbatorix for what he tore from me.” His feverish eyes drilled into Eragon as he said fiercely, “Don’t let that happen to you. Don’t! Guard Saphira with your life, for without her it’s hardly worth living.”
(Legacy of a Rider, 274-275, Brom speaking)

3. Make any corrections on your Cover Letter and Resume'.  They all looked pretty great!  If you did not hand yours in, you can email it to me and I will give you some feedback.  tasha.eagar@gmail.com

Print out your final copy of your Cover Letter and Resume'.  Be prepared to be interviewed for your job.  This will just be a fun little exercise. No stress! 

4. Do the next couple of pages in your handwriting book.  Make the letters look beautiful!

5. Answer the questions below in your CP book. 

                         

Grammar, what is it?  

Why is having correct grammar important?

We are going to go over a few basic grammar rules each month.  This month we are reviewing the following:

- Noun: A noun is a word which names a thing, a place, a person or an animal. (lotion, Utah, Tasha, horse) 

- Verb: A verb is an action word. It tells you what a noun is doing. (Tasha is running.) A verb can also show a state of being. (We live here.)

- Adjective: An adjective is a describing word.  It tells you what a noun is like. (The large bear.)

- Pronoun: A pronoun is a word you use to replace a noun. (I, me, she, he, it, we, us, them, mine, his, hers, yours.)

- Subject and Object: A subject is the person or thing that does an action.  (Tim left the house.) Tim is the Subject. An Object is the person or thing that is affected by the action. (Matthew sent the letter.) The letter is the object.

- Article: An article is defined as; a, an, or the.  Use (a) before a word beginning with a consonant. Use (an) before a word beginning with a vowel.  Use (the) when introducing a subject or an object.

You may have noticed that some of your spelling words could be a noun, a verb or an adjective depending on where or how it is used in a sentence.  Or, maybe you didn't notice and now you can go look at them and see if you can notice that.

6. Study this weeks spelling words.  These are taken directly from the book.  And again, I added pictures because by now it's become the thing to do.

If you have not taken the opportunity to write down each of the spelling words, do that now.  If you have written them out already, the next part will be easy!

Write next to each spelling word what kind of word it is.  Noun, verb, adjective, or contraction. (I know I didn't talk about contractions, but there are only a few.)

Exclaimed, cried out suddenly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain.

Cathedral,  the principal church of a diocese, with which the bishop is officially associated.                               

Wrenched, pull or twist (someone or something) suddenly and violently.                                                          

Insignificant, too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.

Disposable, (of an article) intended to be used once, or until no longer useful, and then thrown away. (of a person) easily dismissed.

Tongue, a muscular organ in the mouth.

Cooperative, involving mutual assistance in working toward a common goal.

Exuded, discharge (moisture or a smell) slowly and steadily. (of a person) display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly.

Eventually, in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.

Calculating, acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way. or to determine (the amount or number of something) mathematically.

Deception, the action of deceiving someone.

Interesting, arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention.

Whether, expressing a doubt or choice between alternatives.

Weather, the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Gnawed, bite at or nibble something persistently. Or, to cause persistent and wearing distress or anxiety.

Ancient, belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.

Excruciating, intensely painful.

There, in, at, or to that place or position.

Their, belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.

They're, they are.

Exclaimed Cathedral

Wrenched  Insignificant 

Disposable  Tongue 

Cooperative Exuded 

Eventually  Calculating 

Deception  Interesting 

Weather/Whether

Gnawed Ancient 

Excruciating  

Writing Week 2 (Eureka week)

 Writing

1. Read pages 123-249 or until "Trail of Oil", if you are listening.

Week Two: Sarcasm

2. Write this paragraph from the book in your CP book in your best handwriting.  Make sure you use all the correct punctuation.  Notice that most of it is written in italics to show that they are speaking mind to mind.  Try writing this out in italics or cursive.

You’re right. After all, how can a mere dragon expect to tell a man like yourself what to do? In fact, everyone should stand in awe of your brilliance of finding the only dead end. Why, if you had started a few feet in either direction, the path to the top would have been clear. She cocked her head at him, eyes bright.

All right! I made a mistake. Now can you please get me out of here? he pleaded. 

(An Old Friend, 190)

3.  Do the next couple of pages in your handwriting book.  This is on your honor.  Think of the ted talk we watched and let it inspire you to do your best!

4.  Practice these spelling and vocabulary words from the book + a few homonyms.  Yes, I included pictures again, because, why not!

You're (contraction, meaning you are)

your  (possessive pronoun, belonging to you)

brilliance (exceptional talent or intelligence)

direction  (a course along which someone or something moves)

lightning (the occurrence of a natural electrical discharge)

lightening (make or become lighter in weight, pressure, or severity)

boisterous (noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy)

miserable (wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable)

grimaced (to scowl or frown)

frustrated (feeling or expressing distress and annoyance)

disguises (give a different appearance in order to conceal one's identity)

gruesome (causing repulsion or horror; grisly)

contemptuously (showing contempt; scornful, hate)

honored (regarded with great respect)

conversed (engage in conversation)

bewilderment (perplexed and confused; very puzzled)

enormous (very large in size, quantity, or extent)

habitation (the state or process of living in a particular place)

extremely (to a very great degree)

confidential (intended to be kept secret)

  You're/Your                                                                                                                                             

    

 Brilliance                                                   Direction                       

        

                  Lightning                            Lightening

            

boisterous                                 miserable                            

grimaced                                        frustrated

 

          disguises                                gruesome

  

contemptuously                        honored                            

.     

conversed                        NOT converse                                          

     

bewilderment  

enormous                                   habitation

  

extremely                                               confidential

5. Continue working on your Cover Letter and Resume'. Make any changes that you need to make. Use the suggestions from your fellow vanguardians.  Bring your newly printed copy to class.  The mentors will be making any new suggestions and corrections that need to be made.  

6. Go to this website and learn about  PUNCTUATION . This will help you when you are writing papers.  Click on each of the types of punctuation, read about it and then take the quiz on each section.