Every week students demonstrate their comprehension of vocabulary words by using five of them in original sentences. At the same time the students practice applying specific stylistic devices. This month I asked them to use strong verbs. Instead of said or asked or answered or replied, students are using verbs like shouted or whispered or screeched or bellowed. Instead of walked or ran or went, students are using verbs like slithered or leaped or ambled or sprang. We had fun generating lists of vivid action verbs in class, and I look forward to seeing them infused in student writing.
The first book projects were due this Monday. I had Ms. Harris work with each of my English classes this week, letting them do a peer review. I wanted each student tfollowed all directions. The fixed book projects are due on Friday when students walk in the door. Kids, that means you need to print them out before you come to class!
The first book projects were due this Monday. I had Ms. Harris work with each of my English classes this week, letting them do a peer review. I wanted each student tfollowed all directions. The fixed book projects are due on Friday when students walk in the door. Kids, that means you need to print them out before you come to class!
