Reminders: 3rd, 4th, 5th: see cheetah link (below/left)
All 6th grade classes...have you:
1. Completed your "I am" poem, typed it, and put it in your folder?
2. Typed your first journal (see topics below), printed it, and put it in your folder?
3. Turned in your New Mall Questionaire? (last week's homework)
4. (3rd/5th periods): completed "Mother to Son" and "It's Your Turn!" poem?
5. Completed the verb homework- due Thursday; Having trouble? See the links/videos posted
Directions: We all have different experiences that help shape our stories, our voices, and our points of view. The following list of topics is a guide to help you during your journal writing for our narrative unit. Put a “1” by your first choice, a “2” by your second choice, and a “3” by your third choice. Please keep this sheet in your binder to refer back to.
Think about a time when something unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
Think of your best day in school. What happened that makes this day stand out in your memory? Write a story for a friend that tells about what happened on this day.
Feelings: Emotions often leave a strong impact upon our stories. Think of a feeling you’ve had in the past (sadness, joy, anger, fear) and share that experience with the reader. Remember to set the scene surrounding this emotion. What were you feeling? Who was there? Include specific details that “show” not “tell” the reader about your experience.
“Happy Birthday to you…” Think of the most memorable birthday you can remember. How old were you? What makes this birthday memorable? Did you receive a special gift or was it memorable for some other reason? Use your voice and style to show us your unique point of view of that day.
Hobbies: We all have different things we enjoy. Describe to the reader your favorite hobby. Do you play sports? Have an unusual collection? Love to read or write? Can you simply not live without games, tv, or your iPod? In a narrative writing explain why this particular hobby is most important to you. Don’t forget to explain details to the reader.
Awards: Have you ever received an award (certificate, medal, trophy) that gave you a sense of pride? Set the stage for your story by sharing the details of that day with the reader. Be sure and describe the setting, your feelings, and why this award was significant to you.
Analogies: What animal best describes you? Think of specific characteristics and attributes of this animal and what you have in common. In a narrative writing explain this comparison to the reader citing examples of how you are similar to this animal. Other options…compare yourself to a car, your favorite singer or actor, a tree, insect, or other object: I am like _____________________ because ______________________.
Time Capsule: Write a letter to be included in a time capsule describing yourself and your generation. Try to include specific events that were significant in your life.
Attributes: What do you most like about yourself? You may use physical features, but also explain some of your internal attributes (caring, friendly, brave, strong, courageous). Share an example of when you have exhibited this part of your character.
