Hello returning students! I am finally getting the hang of this posting thing now.
It's been such fun getting to know all of you! Your "feet" project and Life Poems are fantastic!

HOMEWORK FOR WEEK 4: DUE FRIDAY, SEPT. 23RD
1. Simile poem about 1 to 3 family members
2. Reading Contract filled out correctly with parent initials
3. Study for quiz on elements of a narrative (see below)

Exposition (exposes the characters, setting, conflict)
Setting (place)
Characters
Plot (the events unfolding)
Conflict
Rising action
Climax (highest point of tension, suspense)
Resolution
Falling action

Point of View (1st, 2nd person)
Theme (message, moral, lesson)