This Marking Period Ends Friday!

E.Q. What do I need to do in order to complete the marking period successfully and earn a grade I am proud of?

Hello! As you know, the marking period ends Friday. Each of you have been given a list of your missing assignments. Here are your responsibilities this week:

1. Finish your scary/story (make the corrections you were asked to make.)

2. Turn in your post assessment if it is different from your scary story.

3. Complete any missing work.

4. Do extra credit if you need to raise any of your late grades.

5. Choose a writing prompt listed here for a new grade. DO NOT start this without completing any and all missing work thus far!

Writing Prompts

Write 2 pages responding to one of the prompts below. You have my permission to create your own prompt if these don't work for you. If you finish early, start another one. Try to write as much as you can to help raise your grade.

• If I could live anywhere in the world, I would choose...
• The thing I regret most about my life is...
• If I could accomplish one more thing, I would...
• My favorite childhood memory is...
• The saddest/happiest moment in my life was when...
• The thing that scares me the most is...

Scary Stories are Due This Friday!

E.Q. Do I know how to peer edit successfully?

Hi Everyone!

I will not be here today or tomorrow. You are still responsible for doing work! Here is what you are expected to accomplish:

1. Complete the first draft of your scary story.
2. Peer edit with a classmate. This should be an in depth process.
3. Improve/change your story.
4. Print a final copy and turn it in. Make sure your name, date and title are on it and that it is stapled!
5. Catch up on any missing work and continue to help your peers with editing.
6. Do extra credit to raise your grade.

Note: If you want to turn in a different story for your post assessment grade, please edit it, change the date and print a copy.

DO NOT SPEND YOUR TIME SOCIALIZING AND/OR PLAYING COMPUTER GAMES. YOU WILL LOSE POINTS IF YOU DO THIS AND MAY BE ASKED TO LOG OFF YOUR COMPUTER. MAKE WISE CHOICES.

THE MARKING PERIOD ENDS NEXT FRIDAY. REPORT CARDS WILL BE SENT HOME VERY SOON. DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET A GRADE YOU CAN BE PROUD OF!

Scary Story Guidelines

E.Q. How do I write a suspenseful scary story?

Hi Everyone!

As you know, I am not here today. Please remember that the rough drafts of your stories are due in the very near future. Once you finish your planning pages, begin writing your stories. Here are the guidelines we discussed in class yesterday:

 

Scary Story Guidelines

• Stories must be 2-4 pages typed and double spaced.
• You must use a 12 point, Times New Roman or Arial font.
• Rough Draft is due next Wednesday 1/21.
• Final copies are due next Friday 1/23.

Reminder

*Your planning pages will be graded. Please have them completed so you can turn them in tomorrow! Finish them for homework if they are not done. There are extra copies on the front table!

I will see you tomorrow. Happy writing!

Scary Story Writing Agenda

E.Q. What is the difference between suspense and horror? How do I write a scary story using the elements of creative writing?

• What scary stories have you read? Lets access our prior knowledge!
• Who What Where When Why Sheet
• Complete planning pages
• Begin writing!

*Remember to use a 12 pt. Times New Roman font

Story Ideas - Three Elements

Choose a set of three elements and write a story that contains all three of them! You may work with a partner for this assignment.

1. A stolen ring, fear of spiders, and a sinister stranger.
2. A taxi, an old enemy, and Valentine's Day.
3. Identical twins, a party invitation, and a locked closet.
4. A campfire, a scream, and a small lie that gets bigger and bigger.