Thursday, February 16, 2012

Writing Camp

Today our writing classes had a wonderful opportunity to be a part of writing camp! We took a short trip across the street, where we were greeted by six energetic presenters who each had fun writing activities planned.  Today our authors learned more about hooking their reader with introductions, wrapping up a story in a memorable and meaningful way with conclusions, adding a smooth flow with transitional phrases, proving it! with sensory details, elaborating to add supporting details, and how to tackle an espository prompt.

We all had special and memorable moments that stood out to us.  Please comment below and share something new you learned, a moment or presentation you enjoyed, or something to help other growing authors.

I'll go first. I enjoyed the moment when I spoke to Ms. Terry, and she told me she loved the enthuasiasm my students have towards writing stories. Also, I learned Harry Potter is full of sensory details!!


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18 comments:

  1. oscarFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    I learned that when you try to hook a reader it dose not need to be long

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    1. tieraMarch 22, 2012 at 8:41 PM

      I learned that you can hook your reader by reading intersing books and reading articles and stories and newspapers

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  2. joelFebruary 17, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    I wasn't there because i had a sore throat but my wonderful teacher Mr.Adams told me me many amazing lessons i learned such as punctuation or using my authors voice. Thank you for being a wonderful teacher

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    1. Mr. Jeff AdamsFebruary 18, 2012 at 3:00 PM

      Joey, thank you for all your hard work!

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    2. joelFebruary 18, 2012 at 9:59 PM

      Whoopsie!!! I put a extra me :(

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    3. joelFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:32 AM

      And......... a comma.

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    4. joelFebruary 19, 2012 at 8:47 AM

      And............ a period

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    5. JoelFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:39 PM

      Why did I say and........a comma:(
      So many mistakes. I'm laughing so hard because I made so many mistakes while talking
      about my teacher!HAHAHAHA!!!

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    6. Mr. Jeff AdamsFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:02 PM

      Joey, school is all about learning! Take this chance to say you learned to re-read something before pushing publish (or turning something in during class) because it is very easy to make a simple mistake. For example, look at this week's assignment sheet. Someone may have left out a word in a sentence because he was writing too fast...

      It happens to the best of us!

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    7. joelFebruary 28, 2012 at 5:50 PM

      Yeah. When i'm on the computer I'm not used to all the gadgets and buttons. I also was on a hurry because we were going to a restaurant since my aunt was there. She left today. I will make sure i won't make any mistakes

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  3. alissaFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    I loved when we learned about sensory details

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  4. aprilFebruary 18, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    i learned how to do exspostory writing

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  5. JavierFebruary 18, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    I learned so much that day.I wish I can do it AGAIN.

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  6. sonataFebruary 19, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I liked the part when we did senory details.Also iloved the part when were in mrs.Gillmores,learning about how to grab your readers attention.

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  7. hunterFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    i love your story and your grammer.

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  8. DianaMarch 2, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    I learned a bunch of thins that day. It was one of the best day ever!!

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  9. NatalieMarch 6, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    that was a blast to me I learned so many things that day.It was fun!!!!!!!!

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  10. SandraMarch 12, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    I loved to learn about sensory details. it was lots of fun

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