Oct. 30
Task #1 – Watch The Legend of Sleepy Hollow below and compare the character of Icabod Crane from the Disney version with how he is characterized in the short story.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Comparison
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Monthly Archives: October 2015
Happy Halloween
Oct. 30
If you have not finished your rewrite please do so. If you are, enjoy the couple of classic Halloween cartoons below:
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow cont…
Oct. 29
Please answer the Legend of Sleepy Hollow Questions (fillable) then continue reading the story. Try to work together on the questions so you can discuss your answers
Halloween Story Rewrite
Oct. 29
Please continue working on your Halloween Story Re-Write
** You may do any of the following but are not limited to:
- changing the ending
- adding/removing characters
- making it scarier/not scary
- adding more events
Remember to use as many adjectives and adverbs in your writing as possible.
Grammar & Story Presentation
Oct. 29
Reminder that you will be presenting your story tomorrow. Make sure that it’s posted on your blog.
Your short story quiz will be on Monday, not today.
Task #1 – Complete your story presentation
Task #2 – Complete grammar – Rules for Capitalization (finish this for homework if you cannot get to this in class)
Character Sketch Good Copy
Oct. 28
Please use this class to review, edit and post a good copy of your character sketch of Icabod Crane from “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
** It should be posted this evening **
Halloween Story Rewrite
Oct. 28
Task #1 – Post the story you selected from yesterday. Be prepared to discuss it individually with me throughout the class.
Task #2 – Rewrite the story. Make it scarier, change the ending, add new characters, etc.
- I’m looking to see a good use of the adjectives and adverbs you’ve gone over from your grammar review.
- Be as detailed as possible
- You should only be using your original story as inspiration. Make sure you make substantial changes to it to make it your own.
** This will be due Friday evening and will need to be posted on the same page as the original so they can be compared. **
Grammar Quiz & Scary Story Post
Oct. 28
Reminder – Your response for “Shoes For Hector” should be posted by now. If it is not it is late.
Task #1 – Write your Final Tenses Quiz on www.noredink.com. If you want me to go over any of the concepts prior to the quiz, please ask.
Task #2 – Continue yesterday’s assignment. You will be presenting on Friday.
** You will also have a short story quiz to write in tomorrow’s class
Grammar Tense & Halloween Story
Oct. 27
Task #1 – Complete the grammar quiz – Adjectives & Adverbs
Task #2 – Go to http://www.americanfolklore.net/ and pick a story you believe to be a good Halloween story (something scary or suspenseful) for tomorrow’s class.
Character Sketch Draft
Oct. 27
Task #1 – Please post your draft in the comments section of this post we we can review them as a class. Your good copy will be due tomorrow and will need to be posted on your blog.
Task #2 – Once complete continue reading “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”