Suspense Writing

H/W - ALL CLASSES: You should have a COMPLETED FINAL draft of your suspense writing for tomorrow's class  PRINTED - You will not be able to print in class.  DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO PRINT YOUR PIECE - You will receive an organization grade for this.  This is your 'speaking' summative - BE PREPARED!

Tips for preparation

After the readings, each class will vote on 5 categories for certificates. Which do you think you will win? Remember - two stories will be presented to Peer Council for the Pizza Competition! Will YOURS be nominated?

*SCARIEST STORY*

CREEPIEST SETTING

CREEPIEST CHARACTER

MOST TWISTED PLOT

TRULY SPECIAL EFFECTS

Opening Adjectives

H/W - ALL CLASSES: You should have a COMPLETED first draft of your suspense writing for tomorrow's class  PRINTED - You will not be able to print in class.  DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO PRINT YOUR PIECE - You will receive an organization grade for this. EVEN IF YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED - PRINT WHAT YOU HAVE !!!!!!
(We will be annotating your text tomorrow. WE NEED IT PRINTED!

Today, we covered 'opening adjectives' - see below

H/W - ALL CLASSES - Make sure you come ready with your ideas to write your story. You should have a SOLID plan on what you are going to write about and just be ready to sit down and start writing.  (for Wed.)

Your Test link

We were introduced to the concept of 'delayed adjectives today. Make sure you try to use these in your writing going forward!

Your Test link

We were introduced to the concept of 'delayed adjectives today. Make sure you try to use these in your writing going forward!

Interstate 95 seemed to go on forever. The mountains on either side held the road in place. As the rain bombarded our Toyota, the noise inside became heavier and heavier. Headlights ahead of us seemed to be coming in our direction. Silence filled the air. I froze