Writing (Eureka Week)

Writing

1. Read through chapter 11 of Percy Jackson.

Write this paragraph from the book in your best handwriting.

    “Zeus’s master bolt,” Chiron said, getting worked up now. The symbol of his power, from which all other lightning bolts are patterned. The first weapon made by the Cyclopes for the war against the Titans, the bolt that sheered the top off  Mount Etna and hurled Kronos from his throne; the master bolt, which packs enough power to make mortal hydrogen bombs look like firecrackers.”

    “And it’s missing?”

    “Stolen,” Chiron said.

    “By who?”

    “By whom,” Chiron corrected. Once a teacher, always a teacher. 

    “By you.” My mouth fell open.

(Chapter Nine, I Am Offered a Quest) 

Notice the dialogue.  What is different about it, than what we have learned previously?

When should you use who vs. whom?  Find out and come prepared for a little quiz!  Also, in the quiz will be review of other grammar terms we have been over.

2. You should be well on your way to writing your autobiography.  Last week there was a lot of information about it.  This week, we will just do the next few steps.

- Do Your Research.

Once you have your outline, engage in some research to help you recall contextual information from the period you are writing about. Interview friends and family members to help you remember all the details from the moments you choose to recall in your autobiography. Maybe look at pictures and ask about what happened in particular pictures. No one can remember the full history of their entire life—particularly their childhood—so learn more about yourself.  Ask questions!

- Write Your First Draft.

 After deciding what your fondest memories are, making a list of them, writing your outline, and doing your research with friends and family, then you are ready to attempt a first draft. This draft may be overly long and scattershot, but professional writers know that even the tightest final drafts may be borne of a long winded first draft.  Just write it all out!  Have fun with it.

 - Take a Break.

When your first draft is complete, take a few days off. You’ll want to read your work with the freshest possible perspective; removing yourself from the process for a few days can be helpful.

3. Keep working on your gratitude statement, video lessons and writing!  How is it going?  Can you get the 30 days in before February 20th?

4. Write 2 pages in your handwriting books.  Bring them to class.  On my count, you should be done with 28 pages.  I'll be looking for most improved handwriting so far.

5. Study these spelling Words!

skeptically - with doubt or hesitation.

plumbing - the system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply, heating, and sanitation in a building.

millennia - a period of a thousand years, especially when calculated from the traditional date of the birth of Christ.

cyclopes - a member of a race of savage one-eyed giants.

hydrogen - a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas, the chemical element of atomic number 

thousand - the number equivalent to the product of a hundred and ten; 1,000.

sensitive - (of a person's behavior) having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings.

alliance - a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

venomous - (of animals, especially snakes, or their parts) secreting venom; capable of injecting venom by means of a bite or sting.

chaos - complete disorder and confusion.

intervenes - come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.

piece/ - a portion of an object or of material, produced by cutting, tearing, or breaking the whole.

peace - freedom from disturbance; tranquility.

sense/since - one of the faculties of sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch./ since- between then and now.

officially - in a formal and public way.

summoned - call people to attend (a meeting).

Olympus - In Greek mythology, Mount Olympus was the dwelling of the Olympian Gods

aluminum - the chemical element of atomic number 13, a light silvery-gray metal.

accompany - go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort.

skeptically plumbing

millenia cyclopes

hydrogen thousand

sensitive alliance

venomous chaos

intervenes peace/piece

sense since

officially summoned 

Olympus aluminum

accompany