Jan
23
2012
Ms. S.
Using the pictures below and without having any background knowledge about them, please write a descriptive glib showing, not telling me what you see. (e.g. Telling: “The dog is nice.” – Showing: “The dog’s coat of fur is as soft as silk. When he cuddles with me I am in a place of peace and calm.”) Use imagery (five senses) to get even more descriptive.
#1
- MIRA OBERMAN, AFP/Getty Images / January 22, 2012
#2
- YURI CORTEZ, AFP/Getty Images / January 21, 2012
#3
Larry Busacca, Getty Images / January 21, 2012
Due Friday, February 3, 2012
Tags: Descriptive Writing, English, Grammar, Imagery, Language Arts, Writing
Dec
24
2011
Ms. S.
There are two parts to this blog post (part A & B).
Part A:
Without reading the story, write down what’s happening in the photo, what happened during the game, and who won. Make an inference/prediction.
 (Ginny Dixon, Sun Sentinel / December 21, 2011) |
Part B:
Read the
story (click on the word “
story“), were your predictions correct?
Post Parts A & B to the blog. Please post only your first name and last initial. Proofread your work for grammar, spelling, capitalization, etc.
Happy Holidays!
Tags: English, Inference, Language Arts, Prediction, Sports
Jul
25
2011
Ms. S.
Please click on and read the article titled, “This Is English, Rules Are Optional” by Genzlinger, Neil. This article discusses how conventional language usage rules are changing or evolving. Given the rapid nature of the changes some of the rules are no longer viable.
Tags: English, Evolution, Grammar, Language, Language Arts, Rules
Jul
18
2011
pbcafetrainer
Hello and welcome to my blog. My name is Ms. Sittig and I will be your English Language Arts teacher this 2011-2012 school year. My professional and educational backgrounds are in English and Literature. I enjoy my job and the work that goes into it. You will be challenged this year to be forward thinkers and this platform and technology will further your skills in this area. Let’s work together to assist each other and you will be amazed at what you create and accomplish.
Tags: English, Grammar, Language Arts, Technology, Writing
