October 7 - October 11

What you miss if you miss this week -

• We will analyze and practice using plot patterns
• We will read "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan and use it as a model for writing
• We will learn to understand what a paragraph REALLY is and how to organize our writing
• We will practice showing instead of telling
• We will analyze great leads

"Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan

Copy and paste this version into a new google doc for annotation..

Objective
Write an imaginative story that -

• sustains reader interest
• uses an appropriate organizational strategy
• uses a variety of strategies to enhance style and tone
• includes well paced action and an engaging story line
• develops interesting characters
• creates a believable setting using sensory detail