• Jan. 26, 2008
Writing workshop lesson 8
Character:Danyl
Setting:A Starry Hill top
Danyl Gazed up at the Bright Moon. She Shivered at the thought of being there Alone. She Glanced over at her Friend Hannah. "You Scared?" Hannah Asked. Danyl nodded. "But just think." Hannah said. "Starla brings the police, They arrest Bill and Marv, We go home!" Danyl Smiled but wasn't completely Convinced.
• Jan. 20, 2008
Writing Workshop Test.
1) Without looking back, name the 5 elements of a good story. 1. an appealing character 2. an intresting setting 3. an intriguing problem 4. exciting events (the plot) 5.A satisfying solution.
2) Choose a book and pick out the 5 elements of the story. (Don't forget to name the book. And you can't use the one you've already done!) Good Luck Ivy! 1. Ivy Ling. 2. China town San fransisco 3. The Gymnastics tournament is the same day as the family reunion 4. She goes to the Gymnastis champion ship 5. She gets to her Grandparents Restaraunt in time for the family reunion
3) OK. I'm going to list some physical and personality traits of a character (I won't say if it's a girl or a boy. That's your decision). You take those traits and turn them into a nicely written paragraph (a character sketch). You decide if it's a hero or bad guy. Name the character and give him/her some life! Don't just put the traits in a long, boring sentence.
Physical: hazel eyes; thin lips and sparkling teeth; ears stick out a little bit; short, curly red hair that sticks up all over the place; sunburns easily.
Personality: loyal; patient with friends, but unforgiving with enemies; truthful most of the time but afraid of getting in trouble so an occasional lie slips out; insecure and wants friends; talks too much; very creative.
Jason Cartwright is Loyal to his Friends but He Always ends up in Trouble! He has Hazel colored eyes and is short. He loves Reading and Writing and he hopes to get his Stories Published. his Curly red hair Ends up all over the Place and his cat Sometimes makes a Nest on his Head! He is loyal and Paitent with is Friends but is Unforgiving with enemies. He can be very Truthful but sometimes he is afraid of getting in trouble and lies. He Talks a little too much and is Very Creative.
4) Now I'm going to write some little scenes and you have to guess what feeling my character is showing. You may use your chart of character feelings if you need to. I'll be taking all my examples from that chart. Good luck!
Character:Andrew Feeling:Shocked
4A) When Andrew opened the door, his mouth dropped open. His eyes opened wide and he gasped. What in the world? he thought. A spider the size of his hand skittered toward him. Andrew jumped back and clapped a hand over his mouth.
Character:Sarah Feeling:Tired/Bored
4B) Not another one, Sarah said to herself as the teacher passed out the test. It's so easy. She yawned and propped her head in her hand. Why can't he give me a test that challenges me? Sarah rubbed her eyes and slouched. With a sigh, she picked up her pencil and began scribbling in her answers.
Character:Tina Feeling:Excited
4C) Tina's heart pounded against the inside of her chest as she balanced on the edge of the cliff. Eyes wide, she glanced down at the turquoise water 40 feet below. Her whole body trembled. Her breath came in small gasps. I can do this! she told herself. Hands shaking, she closed her eyes, plugged her nose, and leaped from the cliff.
"Jane!" Cried Tommy as his Sister Scrambled to the Window to get a peek. "Wow Tommy i can see why you called me over here!" Said Jane. The Bright Moon shone in the Darkness. But that was not what they were looking at There was a Strange Man sitting on a Chesnut Colored Horse. The Horse Reared back and charged at the children who were a little ways from the front porch. "Run Tommy Run!" Cried Jane. Tommy just Stood There. " You Little Brats!" Cried the Strange man. "You Spooked my Horse!" Jane Stood Frozen with Fear as the Man did not try and calm down his horse. Just then as Quick as Lightning something rushed in front of the horse and grabbed Tommy. "TOMMY!!!!!!" Cried Jane For she did not see. "What?"
• Jan. 20, 2008
Writing workshop lesson 7
Before:It rained all week during our camping trip.
After:Drops of rain tapped the pink tent the wind rippled the loose strings that were flying about. At least they were Safe. The Rain fell for 7 days and nights until one of the boys said "Let's go home!"
Before:Katie saw a scary sea creature at the aquarium.
After:Katie Turned away from the Sea Turtles Only to come Face-to-Face with a Big Gray Shark. She Shrieked and fell back into her Gran Gran's Arms.
Before:As I entered the cave, I found the object of my search--the lost treasure chest of the Ancients.
After:The Temperature Dropped 2 degrees as Jack entered the lonesome cave. he saw a Worn out old Chest lying on a stone Platform. He Pushed the Golden Key he had Found Behind the Painting in the Gallery above him into the Rusty Lock. Jacks eyes Twinkled in the Twilight as the key turned Slowly. When the chest opened Jack Gasped. Inside was Diamonds, Gold jewelry, and Twinkling pieces of Gold. "I have found it." Jack said to himself. "I have found the lost Treasure of the Ancients.
• Jan. 19, 2008
Writing Workshop Lesson 6
Here is my Tour of my Bedroom.
As you walk in the door you see my Fluffy blue Pillow/Chair Sitting on the Floor in front of you. Behind the Pillow is my Bunk bed i share with my little brother. Under the Bed is a variety of Things. Including CD Books Shoes and Other Things. Across from that is the Closet. Now i won't tell you whats inside of it because that would take to long. :-) In front of the door is a Small pillow and Blanket that Belong to my American girl doll Also there is a Doll Sized Suitcase and Chair. Behind the Chair is a metal Shelf OVERFLOWING With Toys! Underneath are Toys we want to get rid of but we Haven't gotten around to doing it yet. next to that is My Older Brothers Dresser Covered in Books Video games and Clothes. Me and My Brothers Dresser However is Clean. Stacks of Books Are Placed on it And A Disney Princess Jewelry box is Standing up next to it. You Turn towards the Door to leave but you see something Green on the Door. You come closer and see that it is a Sticker. Probably from a cereal box. It says Yikes! When you go out the door and into the cold you say. "Gee how am i going to get home In All this Snow?"
The End!
I can't Post my Picture of the Ship but i can tell you it looked REALLY AWESOME! Here are five dead words me and my brother have come up with.
This Those Messy Neat Nothing. LOL!
• Jan. 19, 2008
Writing Workshop Lesson 5
Character:Starla Emotion: Cold
Starla hugged herself at she Shuffled through the Wet Snow. Her Cloudy Breath Shone in the Twilight. She Blew on her Hands but that did not help. If only her Friends were there!
Character: Hannah Emotion: Angry
Hannah Scowled at Starla as she places her hands on her hips. "I Know you have my Earrings Starla!" Said Hannah as she Fixed her Eyes on Starla. "I Do Not Have Them!" Starla Shouted Back. All Hannah Knows is That week is going to be a LONG one.
Hope you like it!
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