Nonfiction

=**Nonfiction Unit**=

10/8: Nonfiction, fiction, author's intent, diction, imagery, tone, persuasive essay, personal narrative, memoir, biography, autobiography 10/14: Vocalization, hovered, sulked, meager, diary, symbol, metaphor, simile 10/21: Subject, verb, adjective, noun, pronoun, fragment, run-on, clause
 * Vocab Words: **

10/7: What are some final questions you have regarding this unit? 10/8: What books about real people, places, and events have you read? Do you enjoy these types of books? Why or why not? 10/9: Would you rather be blind or deaf? Why? 10/10: What is a childhood memory you remember vividly? What happened? Be sure to include details! 10/11: What is the difference between a personal narrative and a memoir? Autobiography and biography?
 * Do Nows: **

10/14: "The dog howled." When? Size? Place? Name? Add to the sentence to make it more specific! 10/15: What are the basic good characteristics of good writing? 10/16: No Do Now 10/17: What purpose does writing serve in the real world? 10/18: Which trait(s) do you think you struggle with the most in your writing? You must pick at least one!

10/21: How was your weekend? What did you do? 10/22: Define verb. Define subject. 10/23: After the meeting this morning, how do you feel? What are you going to do differently? 10/24: What do you know about commas?

10/28: What is the purpose of writing an essay? List at least 3 things! 10/30: How do you feel about your grades as this card marking comes to an end? 10/31: What is the best Halloween costume you've ever seen?