Friday, October 19, 2012

English 8

Everyday Editing: Where do you need commas? Copy into your writer's notebook the sentences missing a comma, and then also add the missing commas.

The dog chased the car and the driver laughed.

The day was long yet tiring.

In the end, I hardly knew what to say but I tried to find the words.

He ran into the woods and cried.

SSR

Lesson: Comparing Text: Compare/Contrast "Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Monkey's Paw"

Please compare the following items:

   style

   word choice

   structure

   theme/lesson

   characters

   writer’ craft

   literary elements used
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