from pencils to pixels

From pencils to pixels

Technological literacies

4-syllable word gameOIncapable of being done,

undertaken, or experienced; incapable of occurring or happening. Syn: unacceptable

OIm poss i ble

4-syllable word gameOA large edible fruit of an

African vine. It has a hard green rind and sweet watery pink or reddish flesh.

OWa ter me lon

4-syllable word gameOAny material spread on or

worked into soil to increase its capacity to support plant growth.

OFer ti li zer

4-syllable word gameOAn optical instrument

designed for simultaneous use by both eyes.

OBin o cu lars

4-syllable word gameOTo move or act faster. To go, occur, or cause to go or occur more quickly.

OAc ce ler ate

Literacy narrativesOSome key things to consider...

1) Structure2) Climax3) Significance

StructureO Unlike essays, narratives do not

have to have an introduction, argumentation/development and conclusion.

O There is no thesis statement.

O It, must, though, have a beginning, middle and end, not necessarily in that order.

Sequencing of events

From http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/f/sequencet.cfm

Feel free to play with it!

ClimaxOThe climax of the story is the

turning point of the story; the moment when the ultimate suspense reaches its peak.

OAll good fictional stories have a climax.

From http://www.brunswick.k12.me.us/hdwyer/freytags-pyramid/

SignificanceOYour story must be connected

to broader conversations about literacies.

O It is not the moral of a story.O It must be relevant to any

reader. Readers must be able to identify with your experience.

Reading: discussionOHoe much does the cost of

technology affect people’s literacy development in it?

OWhat are some technologies you use for composing texts?

OWhat kinds of text are produced?ODo you trust information you find

on the web? Why (not)?

In-class writing: Using technologies

O BbO Discussions and project submissionsO General Class discussionO From pencils to pixels

O How does the reading connect/apply to your life?

Character DevelopmentO Characters are what they do on the page (ACTION).O Justify the behavior of characters (show their fears,

hopes, loves, hates, motivations and how these lead to action).

O MultidimensionalityO What do they hate?O What is their favorite color?O Are they obsessive about something, and if so what?O What are their favorite expressions and exclamations?O What are they afraid of?

O Physical descriptions are vital, but there is no need for gushing!

Character Bio PracticeO Access your literacy narrative.O Focus on one character: is he/she

well-developed?O Does he/she represent a “real”

person, someone who could have existed?

O Can readers unfamiliar with this person really visualize them?

O Can readers identify with him/her?

Character BioOWhat can you remember about

him/her?OWhat were his/her most distinct

features?OHow did he/she make you feel?OWhat were his/her habits?OHow did he/she act?