Remember to type your projects in Pages or the word processor on the computer you are using so you can save and upload the file to the project file area at the bottom of each project page. Using a word processor will help you to proofread your work before turning it in. Look at the things that might be underlined in your typed paper to check for possible mistakes in spelling, grammar, word choice, etc. Remember too that reading your paper aloud can help you to see changes that might need to be made. Make corrections before saving your file and submitting it. :)
Look under the Help tab and click on Uploading Files in OW for help with saving your work this way.
*Your project will be reassigned if you do not follow these directions for submitting.*
Look under the Help tab and click on Uploading Files in OW for help with saving your work this way.
*Your project will be reassigned if you do not follow these directions for submitting.*
Project: Writing a Summary (4)
Writing a summary can be a very effective study tool. Just like with everything else, practice makes perfect. Use this project as a chance to practice your summarizing skills.
Objectives
Re-read Jackie Robinson's biography in the lesson. You will be writing a summary of it. Before you write and submit your summary, consult the Summary Checking Guidelines. Remember to save your paper as a word document to upload to the File area below the OW box. (Use Pages in MacBook Pro.)
Summary Checking Guidelines
Reminder:
A good summary is typically about one-third the length of the text it summarizes. Remember to type in Pages or the word processor on the computer you are using so you can save and upload the file to the project file area.
Objectives
- Write a successful summary
Re-read Jackie Robinson's biography in the lesson. You will be writing a summary of it. Before you write and submit your summary, consult the Summary Checking Guidelines. Remember to save your paper as a word document to upload to the File area below the OW box. (Use Pages in MacBook Pro.)
Summary Checking Guidelines
- Does the topic sentence include the main idea?
- Is the summary clear and concise?
- Is the summary about one-fourth or one-third the length of the original?
- Does the summary express the author's ideas and avoid private interpretation?
Reminder:
A good summary is typically about one-third the length of the text it summarizes. Remember to type in Pages or the word processor on the computer you are using so you can save and upload the file to the project file area.
Check the project page to make sure you are completing the correct project. There are *two character sketches* so make sure you are completing the correct one. :) Ask me if you are not sure.
Essay: Writing a Character Sketch (10)
Objectives
The goal of the biographer is to capture a person's character for the audience. Look at the biography found in the lesson "Biography of Dolley Madison" and read it again. Choose three traits that you most admire about the character. Then write a paragraph about these traits. Remember to type in Pages or the word processor on the computer you are using so you can save and upload the file to the project file area at the bottom of the assignment page.
Use the format below as a guide.
- Write a one-paragraph character sketch of Dolley Madison.
The goal of the biographer is to capture a person's character for the audience. Look at the biography found in the lesson "Biography of Dolley Madison" and read it again. Choose three traits that you most admire about the character. Then write a paragraph about these traits. Remember to type in Pages or the word processor on the computer you are using so you can save and upload the file to the project file area at the bottom of the assignment page.
Use the format below as a guide.
- Topic Sentence: Illustrate your main idea.
- Discuss the first trait and provide an example.
- Discuss the second trait and provide an example.
- Discuss the third trait and provide an example.
- Conclusion
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Mechanics
Essay: Writing a Character Sketch (Do this one!)
Check
the project page to make sure you are completing the correct project.
There are two character sketches so make sure you are completing the correct
one. :) Ask if you are not sure.
Objectives
Review the lesson "Sketching Characters" for some tips for writing a character sketch. Remember that your goal is to help the audience get to know the personality of the character (you). :)
Consider these questions: (Remember you are writing about YOU!)
Your character sketch should be at least 125 words long.
Other things to consider as you write include:
- Write a character sketch of yourself.
Review the lesson "Sketching Characters" for some tips for writing a character sketch. Remember that your goal is to help the audience get to know the personality of the character (you). :)
Consider these questions: (Remember you are writing about YOU!)
- What has my subject done to give me an overall impression of his or her character?
- What has the person said to back up my opinion?
- What details about the physical appearance or conduct of this person would add to my impression?
- What personal habits does the person have?
- How does my subject react under stress?
- How does he or she react to other people?
Your character sketch should be at least 125 words long.
Other things to consider as you write include:
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Mechanics
Essay: Writing a Narrative (12)
Objective:
Write a three to five-paragraph personal narrative.
Autobiography:
Choose an event in your life and write about it in a three to five-paragraph (at least 300 words) essay.
General Project:
Use the following checklist for your narrative.
A narrative. . .
Write a three to five-paragraph personal narrative.
Autobiography:
Choose an event in your life and write about it in a three to five-paragraph (at least 300 words) essay.
General Project:
Use the following checklist for your narrative.
A narrative. . .
- has a beginning, middle, and end
- is told from a particular point of view
- presents and attempts to solve a conflict
- makes and supports a point
- a time when you or your friend tried a new sport or other activity
- a special childhood memory
- an interesting vacation or trip