Beginnings

I’d like you to look at this photo essay: The Faces of Haiti.

Pick three of the pictures that speak to you and what Haiti has been through since the earthquake on January 14th. Follow this pattern when you write:

Picture 20 is the face of assistance. It is the face of an American soldier, with people all around him. He is determined to help the people get water. He is the face of assistance.

Pattern:

Picture ____ (# of photo) is the face of ___________.

It is the face of ________________ (a boy, girl, soldier, etc).

____________________________________________________. (Write a sentence that explains the situation-read the caption below the photo to help you.)

He/She is the face of ______________________.

Sample:

Picture 20 is the face of assistance. It is the face of an American soldier, with people all around him. He is determined to help the people get water. He is the face of assistance.

Here’s a word bank created from what you’ve already used…and I added a few more also. Use these if you’re stuck!

(You’ll write two more.)

Write:   Pictures are from Faces of Haiti. (this will be a link to the website)

Get a photo that’s ok for copyright from Wikipedia. Here’s an example.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Haiti_earthquake (This is a link to your photo.)

These are the Editing standards you came up with. When you add a post to your blog or turn any other writing in to me, these rules will be a part of your final grade. Nice work! We’ll be adding to these rules as we practice more grammar conventions.

In 2010, we are going to start focusing more on writing, including on the computer. This will include writing on your blog. In your opinion, since your blog is public, what grammar rules should we all keep in mind as you publish anything on your blog? We want to look professional and be proud of our work. Write at least one rule we should keep in mind.

Image: ‘pen.jpg‘

Steps for today:

1) Look at your Autobiographical sheet and from what you wrote, decide on at least 5 character traits that you have. Write them down on the outside of your circle map.

2) Next, imagine you were an author writing about yourself. Write a sentence for each type of indirect characterization that could help us infer what you are like–do this on your circle map.

For example, my character traits are : athletic, fun, technologyhead, loyal, responsible..and here are my sentences:

A- Appearance: She had a smile on her face when she spoke to the student.

W-Words: She said to her daughter, “Would you like your favorite dinner for your birthday?”

A-Actions: Every day you could find her out walking her dog at a brisk pace.

T-Thoughts: She thought, “I have work to do, I’d better get it done first.”

O-Other Characters’ Reactions: Mrs. Martin asked her for help with her computer.

When you finish, have me check it…if I give you the ok, you’re ready to create your Word Mosaic (directions below).

We’ll use your autobiographical sketch to make up a Word Mosaic. This Word Mosaic is like direct characterization… you’re telling and showing us directly what you are like. We’ll add in your completed Word Mosaic by clicking on the HTML tab and pasting in the code.

A- Appearance: She had a smile on her face when she spoke to the student.

W-Words: She said to her daughter, “Would you like your favorite dinner for your birthday?”

A-Actions: Every day you could find her out walking her dog at a brisk pace.

T-Thoughts: She thought, “I have work to do, I’d better get it done first.”

O-Other Characters’ Reactions: Mrs. Martin asked her for help with her computer.

Finally, at the end, let’s make a link to the website that helped us create your image. Please write:

Image created with Word Mosaic.

We’ll link to it, tell me when you’re ready!!

We read the newspaper article “Yeti-like Monster Gives Staid Town in Illinois a Fright.” It’s time for your opinion. What exactly do you believe was seen by Christian Baril, Randy Creath, Cheryl Ray, and all the other observers mentioned? What evidence from this story is the basis for your opinion? Please leave a comment that states your opinion AND the reason why (use evidence from the story). If other students have already left a comment, read them, and you can mention their ideas. For example, you may say, “I agree with Cheyenne because…” or “I disagree with Melissa because…”

For further reading, there is an article on the internet  called “The Murphysboro Mud Monster.”