Oct. 4

LATE START TOMORROW. SCHOOL STARTS AT 9:55

NM 10: no homework

L&L8 - 

Block D: please finish your show vs. handout and bring to class tomorrow

                memoirs due on Thursday?

Block A:  memoirs due on Thursday!

Ways to Start a Story (list from class)

 

1.     Define a word that is connected to our story. 

2.     Describe the scene or character (imagery)

3.     Puts reader into the situation

4.     Introduce main character directly. 

5.     Begin with exciting plot event, then go back to the beginning

6.     Dialogue/ Speaking in the middle of action 

1.          Use descriptive detail

2.          Use mystery or intrigue 

3.          In the middle of the action 

4.          Dialogue

a.  “What is that on your dress?”

5.          Inspirational quote?

6.          Give a bit of a survey: “It was ___ day and ___ was about to happen” (in general; blank slate)

7.          “Once upon a time…” “It was a dark and stormy night”  cliches