The story should have plot and character, beginning, middle and end.
The beginning – it is the first part of the story. It is where the writer captures the reader’s attention, either with a great opening line, a detailed description of the character or setting, or a glimpse into the topic, problem, or theme of the story. The beginning will also set the mood for the reader; will it be happy and exciting, dark and mysterious, or silly and entertaining? A good beginning makes you want to read more. The middle – it is where the bulk of the story rests. It explains the topic, gives important key details, and holds the reader’s attention, but most importantly it is where we reach the climax or turning point of the story. If the middle is good, it will start the reader thinking about how the story is going to end. The end – this is where the story comes to a close, it is the conclusion and solution to the problem. It is where the character learns a lesson or comes to terms with the events of what happened. A good ending will keep the reader thinking about the story, long after it is finished. A great ending leaves the reader feeling satisfied. In picture books, it is important to look at the illustrations. They can tell us as much as the text and can also help us focus in on what is important. Source : http://thepicturebookteachersedition.blogspot.ca/2013/04/the-importance-of-beginning-middle-and.html Also see- http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/g/storybegmidendl.cfm Persuasive writing tells your opinion.
Goals of Persuasive writing: · To state the writers opinion. · To give reasons why the reader should agree · To convince the reader to take action Author’s Purpose to PERSUADE. · Convince someone to do something. · Make someone believe in something. · Change someone’s mind. Audience: others Writing a persuasive text- □ Title □ Opening Statement- state your opinion □ 3 reasons □ Examples ( facts, quotes, expert’s opinion, statistics) □ Call audience for action Helps: In my opinion………….. I feel that…………………… I believe that…………….. I am sure that…………………. The first reason why I believe………… Secondly, another reason that……….. Thirdly, I strongly believe that…. Each paragraph is separated from the other paragraphs and the sentences in a paragraph follow each other on the same line.You should be able to see where a paragraph begins and ends just by looking at it on the page. Paragraph starts on a new line and first sentence of a paragraph starts with a gap, called indent. You can use your thumb to indent. Reading Novel- Stuart Little
Writing- Reading response (Due on every Friday signed by parents). A Chapter's Gift Cards for $15 per class will be awarded for the most thorough responses to home reading (novels) to the best reader of the month. Students must do written responses in full sentences through a journal plus a graphic organizer. Any students who are sent to the homework room or receive an infraction notice are eliminated from this program. |
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