Grammar Review/The Book of Qualities

AGENDA:

1.  Grammar Review for in-class Midterm on Wednesday and Friday next week (Monday is MLK day, no school)

SUBJECT VERB AGREEMENT--nouns (pronouns) and verbs
http://www.time4writing.com/writing-mechanics/subject-verb-agreement/

2. Reading and discussion: BOOK OF QUALITIES
Read aloud more MODEL (EXEMPLAR) passages from the book in your reading groups.
   a. Each person should read aloud one passage in your group
   b. Fill out the graphic organizer about the character you read.   Be sure to put your name on your  
       paper.
    c. Discussion: 
What strategies and details does Ruth Gendler use to make her characters come alive?  Why are ADJECTIVES and SPECIFIC NOUNS so important in painting a picture for the reader? Discuss characterization through descriptive details, figurative language (metaphors, imagery and similes), and anecdotes (short little narrative stories).
What strategies can you use in your own writing?

3.  Creative Writing:  Work on your own personification "vignettes"

4. ALL  RATTLEBONE STUDY GUIDES are due on FRIDAY! Work on these as well.  We will discuss the book as a whole on Friday (that gives you extra time to finish reading and finish your study guide)