In a 3-paragraph response, discuss how Paulsen's use of descriptive language helps to evoke emotion from his audience.

Perfect day

In a 5-paragraph essay, describe your perfect day.

Thanksgiving Break Book Check

In a 5 paragraph essay, describe a character from the book that you read from over vacation.

If you read The Great Stories, pick one of the stories and describe a character that you relate to and why.

If you read, Bridge to Terabithia, describe a character that you relate to and why?

Be sure to explain with details and evidence from the story.

House on Mango Street

Over the past week you've been reading House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, choose a character from the book and describe at least 3 characteristics about their story that you share with them. How are you alike? What experiences have you shared with them?

Intro to Writing

Practice writing descriptive language. You can write a paragraph to describe the Baskervilles case OR you can try to write an original piece of writing on your own.

Greek Olympics

What do you think gave the Olympic games great appeal? What do you think we can do to make our 6th grade Olypmics as appealing as the ancient Greeks? (events, food, decorations, body decorating, etc)

Greek Myths

Greek myths and legends have been told for thousands of years, and they have survived the ages because they offer much to the reader/viewer/listener ~ entertainment, insight into human nature, and lessons about morality and justice. Myths may appear simple, but they are somewhat like an onion. They have many layers of meaning.

1. Choose one of the myths that you’ve just learned about and write your thoughts about what you believe the meaning is of that particular myth.