READING: 30 Minutes of independent reading
MATH: pages 47- 49
We worked on our persuasive writing by creating drafts for an initiative to change how we use paper at the Atrium and in the larger world.
How does a writer create suspense, drama and surprise ? Building on the reading assignment from yesterday ( sorry, that assignment was not introduced well by me- Norah) Dan led the class in a brainstorm of a list of questions about how an author creates suspense and drama in a story. We will be reading Hatchet by Gary Paulsen together to examine and deepen understanding of some elements of good writing.
LIST:
What details or word choice creates drama?
How do setting, Voice, Change of point of view, create drama?
Students noticed that some elements of suspense are created by:
Pacing of plot elements
Slow pacing to build suspense
fast pacing-
Change the pace suddenly to scare or startle
Foreshadowing - written hints of things to come...
-events are mentioned but not explained...
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