Writing Journal

Today you are to write two pages describing people, places, activities etc. that you have encountered here at HMS.

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Write a paragraph of 5 sentences or more about the three most important goals you are going to attempt to complete in order to be a champion student for the 2014/2015 school year.

Goober Pyle______________________________________Mr. Pyle_________________________________________7TH Period________________________________________11 Aug 2014______________________________________

This year, it is very important that I set an example of a true champion. As a 6th grade ELA teacher, I hope to be__ able to accomplish three very important goals. First, I wish_ to know my students’ expectations, challenges, hopes,____ and their likes and dislikes. Next, I wish to inspire all of__ them to become dedicated readers and passionate writers. Finally, I will attempt to keep them and their parents_____ informed of their progress throughout the school year. We are the champions of HMS.________________________________________________________________________

Writing Journal on Your Desk

Make Sure You Have a Pen or Pencil

Aug 12 Brain Storm for Heart Map1. Things I do in my free time2. People I care about3.Places I’ve lived in/visited4.Favorite/defining memories

Writing prompt expository Aug 18.

Topic: What if books were illegal (both written and digital)?

Give your thoughts in a paragraph of 5 sentences or more.

Aug 26Did you know that in some parts of the

world, children your age are required to sit in hot, crowded factories and work twelve-hour days for very low wages? These children do not attend school, and they spend their childhoods working instead of playing. In a paragraph of 5 sentences or more, express your feelings on the opportunities you have in this country. How will this be a motivation for you to be a champion student?

Aug 27Create an acrostic with the word champion. To begin write the word CHAMPION down the left side of your paper double spaced. Three or more words per line.

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Caring about my students

Having their best interests at heart

Always give my best no matter how I may feel

Making sure that I am fair to every student

Putting others always ahead of myself

I want to be a champion for my students

Only I can give an account for my actions

Never give up on anyone and hope for the best

Sep 2 Write a paragraph of 5

sentences or more describing someone you know that demonstrates the characteristics of a true champion.

Sep 3Write a paragraph of 7 sentences or more or a poem of 50 words or more on the following topic.

Inventions are devices or discoveries that change our lives. Some are ordinary, others are major, some haven’t been created yet, and others influence us in ways that are good or bad. Write about an undiscovered invention or type of invention that interests you. This should be something new and does not have to be realistic. What does this invention look like, and what makes this invention important to you?

Sep 17Write a poem or song of 50 words or more about the “wheel of life”. Remember what Angus said to Winnie about the Tucks being stuck on the side of the road like a rock. Consider the following quote from the Bible.

James 4:14 New International Version (NIV)Why, you do not even know what will happen

tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

If you write an acrostic, use the letters from the second and last word of “The WHEEL of LIFE”.

You have 15 minutes to brainstorm.

Sep 23Toys!Children love toys! If you were to walk into a toy store, you would see many different kinds of toys. Direction for Writing: The reason there are so many different kinds of toys is because we all have different tastes. Think about the toys you have loved. Prompt: Now choose your favorite toy. Brainstorm : explain what one toy is your favorite and why it is a great toy. Explain at least three reasons why this is your favorite toy. Use specific details to explain and support your reasons. Use interesting adjectives and descriptive words.

Brainstorm by answering the following questions. Be sure to give specific details.Questions to consider:1. What was your favorite childhood toy and how would you describe it? 2. Where or how did you get the toy and when? 3. Why was the toy so special to you? 4. What became of the toy?

You have been assigned one of the following prose writings and will begin to work on your rough draft/s for turn in no later than the following date:

Oct 7

The rough draft will be a daily grade for the 1st nine weeks. The final draft will be the first test grade of the second nine weeks.

Writing Assignment #1 Expository/Narrative

From the pre-writing topics in your writing journal, you will write a narrative or expository writing. It must have at least 3 paragraphs and be 300 to 400 words. It will be written on lined paper. It will have an MLA heading, and you will not skip lines. Be sure to indent each paragraph. You must use at least six complex sentences and two compound sentences. Write neatly. Be sure to include transitions correctly.

Writing Assignment #2 Paragraphs Expository/Narrative

From the pre-writing topics in your writing journal, you will write two narrative or expository paragraphs. Choose two topics and write two separate paragraphs of 150 to 200 words. It will be written on lined paper. Each will have an MLA heading, and you will not skip lines. Turn in each paragraph separately. Be sure to indent each paragraph. You must use at least three complex sentences and one compound sentence in each paragraph. Write neatly. Be sure to include transitions correctly.

Oct 10Mr. Pyle will give you a handout for prepositional poems. You are to write one of three prepositional poems in your writing journal. Make sure you are using prepositional phrases, not subordinate clauses. Later you will choose one of your poems to edit, revise, and rewrite on a lined sheet of paper.

Prepositional Poems Assignment

Requirements:

1. Poem must be 7 lines or longer.2. Each line must begin with a preposition.3. One line can begin with another part of speech.4. Do not use the same preposition in a poem.5. Capitalize the first word in each line of the poem.6. Title your poems.7. Write 3 poems.8. Be creative think about: friends, relatives, hobbies, pets,

etc.

Examples of rough drafts:

Sweetheart

On a white post fence

Under the glowing sun

During the middle

Of the day

By myself

In my heart, I think

About you.

Friend

After our meeting

Through the years

With you

Beside me

Along the unknown road

During rough times

By each other’s side

We made it together

Against all odds

Beach Volleyball

Under the hot burning sunIn the middle Of the summer afternoonBeside the netWith my sweating partnerDuring a long pointI spike the volleyballOver the high net andInto the yellow sand

Mr. Pyle’s Bluegrass Get AwayUnderneath the shady pine tree

By the gentle relaxing pond

Apart from the hustle and bustle of a busy world

Out of pocket

With technology

Except for my dumb cell phone

Because of my need

For physical and mental healing

I enjoy camping, fishing, and bluegrass-bluegrass-bluegrass

Examples of final drafts:

October 13 Writing Prompt:

Life is filled with real events that are almost too outrageous to be believable. Many of these events started as ordinary situations that transformed into something unbelievable. Think about one event that you have experienced that is hard-to-believe. Write a reality-based narration about the unusual event so that others may see it as clearly as you. Nine sentences or more.

You need to write at least nine sentences with at least one complex and one compound sentence.

Friday, we will turn in our Champion Acrostic poem without illustrations and our completed writing assignments to googleclassroom.com. You will need to write the code for your classroom so that you can join your class and receive your assignments. Write this code on the right pocket (final draft) of your writing portfolio.

Nov 3 Write 2 Diamante PoemsSee Handout

NounAdjective, Adjective

Verb-ing, Verb-ing, Verb-ingNoun, Noun, Noun, Noun

Verb-ing, Verb-ing, Verb-ingAdjective, Adjective

Noun

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