Monday, November 22, 2010

Figurative Language Project

Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. *Anton Chekhov

Objectives:

 Apply figurative language (personification OR simile at least) to a creative, descriptive piece of writing

  Produce a polished, printed piece of writing reflective of the 8th grade level expectations

 Prepare at least one page of writing

 Edit writing for spelling, punctuation, and grammar

 Develop a writing voice that reflects care and insight

Requirements:

 MLA heading (worth two points)

 Interesting title of your piece reflective of the contents (worth two points)

 at least one typed page (worth two points)

 1.5 spacing, 1 inch margins (worth one point)

 Size 12 easy to read font

 corresponding picture to accompany your writing (worth two points)

 Rubric attached (worth two points)


Timeline

Monday:
  1. Simile draft due (homework grade)
  2. Peer Edit “As Is” Score of Simile Draft
  3. Based on “As Is” score, choose to develop either your personification or simile piece
  4. Input your draft into Microsoft Word
  5. Print your draft and turn in to Miss Drosdick to be edited

Tuesday:

  1. Peer Edit Checklist of your draft
  2. Make any wanted and necessary changes
  3. If finished... print and be done with it! :)



Monday, November 29: Final draft due. Writing Grade. At this moment, the paper is worth 18% .