We're English 10 Nerds and Loving It: January 24, 2014

Winter Assembly: Shortened Class

Focus: How can I strengthen the language in my memoir?

1. Warming up with a little new SAT vocabulary: Scattegories

2. Attacking boring verbs

Imagine this: Jack walked into a room.  Only "walked" is kind of a boring word, so let's get more specific. Replace the word "walked" with a synonym that conveys an emotion.

a. Example: Anger: Jack stormed into the room.

b. Sadness

c. Exhaustion

d. Fear

e. Joy


Now try it with this sentence: Ms. Leclaire said to sit down. Replace the word "said" using the above list of emotions.

Now try it in your own writing: Where do you use boring or vague verbs that you could replace with a word that conveys emotion and meaning?


3.  Getting at the metaphor: Trying out figurative language

4. Wrapping up: Please type at the top of your rough draft what you most like feedback on (pick one or two specific aspects of your memoir)

HW:
1. Final drafts of memoirs are due Tuesday; please print a hard copy with an MLA heading and page numbers before class.

2. SAT List 11 flashcards are due Wednesday.

3. Bring your memoir independent reading books to class on Friday.