1. Do a short story analysis of your own story.
2. Look carefully through the rubric categories. Determine which areas you are strong in and which areas you still need to work on. On a separate sheet of paper labeled EVALUATION, note the following:
- Of the narrative elements indicated on the rubric, which two are you strongest in? Explain why you believe yourself to be strong in these areas. Give evidence!
- Which two areas need the most improvement? What can you do to improve these areas?
- What are you struggling with most about this assignment?
- What is your plan of action moving forward to make your story the best it can possibly be?
3. Staple the analysis to evaluation and turn in to the box.
Where can you add more figurative language to bring your story to life?
1. Look through your story for "dead" phrases. Where does your writing need more description, more "paint."
2. Try to create more vivid descriptions by using figurative language such as simile, metaphor, personification, and imagery.
HOMEWORK: Come tomorrow with a draft printed for peer critique!
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE CHALLENGE!
Who can craft the most impressive figurative language about your beloved physics teacher, Mr. Heerschap?
Example: Heerschap is like a turtle on steroids. (D. Etz)
Remember the purpose is to bring Heerschap to life through your vivid description!
HOMEWORK: Come tomorrow with a draft printed for peer critique!
FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE CHALLENGE!
Who can craft the most impressive figurative language about your beloved physics teacher, Mr. Heerschap?
Example: Heerschap is like a turtle on steroids. (D. Etz)
Remember the purpose is to bring Heerschap to life through your vivid description!
