Today, we continued studying narrative texts. We learned how to analyze our narrative writing about fall for the characteristics of memoir. We created a color code for all the characteristics we should include in our memoirs. Analyzing one piece of writing will help us see what we need to focus more on next week for our final memoir choice. Tomorrow, there will be an Edmodo assignment where you have to list three choices you might write about next week (it will be due on Monday). Remember, think of an event you can remember good details about, including:
- where you were
- when this event took place (maybe not EXACTLY, but maybe how old you were or the time of year and the year)
- who you were with
- dialogue you had with someone (or many people) during this event
- parts of the event in sequential order
- thoughts and feelings you had surrounding this event
If you have trouble thinking of any one of the above items, you may not have enough memory to write about your choice. To determine whether the events you choose are acceptable, talk to a parent or a sibling (or an imaginary friend) about the event or time in your life. While we have focused on trying not to be too broad with our memoir choice, the event could span a brief amount of time, as long as the event is focused. This could be a time when you were really sick with the flu, were learning how to ride a bike (unless it took you a whole year), or teaching your dog a new trick (again, depending on how long it took you), just for a few examples. Find an event in your life that you REALLY REMEMBER WELL!!
Now, for those of you who took the time to read all of that, I have a reward. Tomorrow, if you come ready to answer the blue question below, you will get to move up one level on our clip chart. I know it is only one level, but there may be a chance to move it higher. Here is the question:
What is one event your parent might choose to write about for a memoir?
Other homework:
Science - Nutrients Quiz Friday - study the nutrients outline in your science notebook (everyone should have it with them..many reminders about this)
Reading - Narrative Text Characteristics (Quiz Friday) - study the sheet that is in your pendafile.
Math - (5G)adding decimals sheet - ONLY DO THE ADDING!! (front and back)
5R has a triangles worksheet
5K has a worksheet
Also, don't forget the fundraising forms (if you are participating) and the Scholastic book order is due Friday. I will put the order in on Saturday. You can order online (http://www.scholastic.com) easily. Our classroom code is JGN7C.
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