Thursday, October 17, 2013

English 10: How to write dialogue, how to punctuate dialogue, show don't tell

If you were absent today, ask me for a copy of the story, "Hot Chocolate" by Heath Johns. Also, borrow all the notes we took off the board and ask for a copy of the handout, how to punctuate dialogue.

Due tomorrow: A typed draft of your story. Double space. Title it. Make sure it meets the criteria. Bring a coloured pen for peer editing.

For Monday: Read to the end of chapter 11. Post-it note all of the following points so that you can write a paragraph during class on Monday. 

Chapter 8: symbol of the snowman, 1/2 dirt, 1/2 snow, looks like Mr. Avery, the fire, Boo's blanket
Chapter 9: Why is Atticus defending Tom? Cecil Jacobs, Cousin Francis, Aunt Alexandra, Prejudice in families, Uncle Jack
Chapter 10: It's a sin to kill a mockingbird, One-shot Finch, Jem is proud of his dad
Chapter 11: How are Atticus and Mrs. Dubose alike? Also, find this quote: ' ' I've got to live with myself' ". and also find the essence of a man's conscience

Good luck editing your stories tonight.