Mt. Nebo Writing Class: Writing (October Leadership)

Writing (Leadership week)

1. Finish reading Julie of the Wolves.

2. Write this passage from the book in your notebooks. Use your best handwriting and copy out the punctuation exactly how it is written.

The snow turned red with blood from his shoulder. Miyax rolled under the barrel.

The air exploded and she stared up into the belly of the plane. Bolts, doors, wheels, red, white, silver, and black, the plane flashed before her eyes. In that instant she saw great cities, bridges, radios, school books. She saw the pink room, long highways, TV sets, telephones, and electric lights. Black exhaust enveloped her, and civilization became this monster that snarled across the sky.

The plane shrank before her eyes, then turned and grew big again. Tornait flew to the top of the barrel, screaming his alarm cry and beating his wings.

Kapu tried to get up.

“Don’t move,” Miyax whispered. “They’re coming for Amaroq.” Knowing Kapu did not understand, she reached out and softly stroked him, singing: “Lie still. Lie still.” She watched him slump back in the snow without a sound.

(Part 3, Page 141)

This passage is charged with emotion. Reread this section and see if you can pick up on words or phrases that increase the intensity of the tone. How many words can you find that contribute to the emotion of this passage? Write down the words that you find.

3. Write 2 more pages in your handwriting books. Bring your books to class! I'll be looking for improvement from last time. Make sure you are actually writing within the lines!

4. Now that you have your story written and it's been read by a friend in class, it's time to make corrections. Make sure you have clear punctuated sentences and paragraphs. Make sure your dialogue is written out correctly, (a new line for each new person speaking.) Make sure your story flows and is easy to understand. Print it out and bring it to class. The mentors will now read your stories and give their feedback.

5. Spelling Words!

possessions - the state of having, owning, or controlling something.

infinity - the state or quality of being infinite. never ending.

kayak - a canoe of a type used originally by the Inuit, made of a light frame with a watertight covering having a small opening in the top to sit in.

through - moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location).

though - despite the fact that; although

thought - an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

taught - show or explain to (someone) how to do something.

tough - (of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough or careless handling.

trough - a long, narrow open container for animals to eat or drink out of.

throughout - in every part of (a place or object).

thorough - complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.

celebration - the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity.

language - a system of communication used by a particular country or community.

immediately - at once; instantly.

miraculous - occurring through divine or supernatural intervention, or manifesting such power.

campaigning - work in an organized and active way toward a particular goal, typically a political or social one.

tombstones - a large, flat inscribed stone standing or laid over a grave.

audience - the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting.

realized - become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly.

constellations - a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern that is traditionally named after its apparent form or identified with a mythological figure.

possessions infinity