Student Writing of the Week 1-30-12

Talk about getting creative!  Students can drop any kind of writing in the publishing portal.  Plays, poems, letters, biographies, fantasys, and research reports are all options.  Dominic really thought outside of the box and turned in a TV show script!  Enjoy!

1,000 WAYS TO DIE ON HALO
by Dominic

Narrator:     Warning!  The people in this show's name's have been changed.  Don't etempt the the things you are about to see... or you will DIE.
                   Tonight on 1,000 ways to die on halo, a guy who didn't see the end of the cliff had ended up in the sea, Someone didn't look both ways and got hit, and death. 
                   June 14, 2525     10:30AM.  Spartan 1337 wasn't the brighteswt solder in the UNSC so he got in a lot of fight's and one was with sgt. Jones because he called him a loser and when he was backing up and he didn't see the edge and fell 10ft.

Dr. Cortez: At a 10ft drop he would have a major head injury, about 3 broken ribs, and a broken arm and leg.

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2011 Wax Museum Examples

Last year's Wax Museum was a huge success.  Here are some examples of our top students.  These students were voted to move on to the Barnes and Noble event.  I hope you get an idea of how your costume and backdrop will work together to convey the book you chose!

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Wax Museum

This year we will have our second annual Wax Museum!  This project will give you, as students, the opportunity to showcase your love for reading with a presentation of your favorite novel.  This project is made up of two important sections: a presentation and a paper.

The Presentation

On February 24th, 2012, Students will line the halls of SST Discovery to display a scene from their favorite book.  Students will be provided with a large white paper to be a background.  They will dress as their favorite character and pretend to be in that scene!  As the students are frozen in their scenes, visitors will come to hear the "wax figures" come to life to tell them about the book.  Students will tell their listeners about the book, their character, and the scene they chose.  The backdrop will be started in class but should be finished at home.  Costumes must be obtained by the student and should be as close as possible to your character's clothes/fur/armor.  However, if you can't get it exactly right, that's OK.  Try to do your best on the whole project because those projects voted to be the best for each grade will compete again at a Barnes and Noble event to see who is the best in the whole school!


The Paper

On Monday, February 27th, a one page paper will be due covering the novel students chose.  A complete rubric for this paper will be distributed to the students and put on this website at a later date.

Timeline

Wednesday, January 11: Must turn in book choice and the main character you have chosen to represent.  This must be a book that you have ALREADY READ.  This book must be a fictional or narrative story.

Wednesday, January 25: Outline of the character's costume and plans for background are due.  (Worksheet handed out)

Thursday, January 26: After school workday.  I will be available after school to answer questions and help you with any problems you are having with your project.  This workdays will continue until the day of the Wax Museum.

Thursday, February 23: Completed background/backdrop is due.  They will be stored in the my classroom until the event starts.

Friday, February 24: Students will arrive at school dressed in costume.  The displays and presentations will start during 8th period but doors will open to family members at 3:00.  Make sure your family members come and vote for their favorite display.  The winners will have the honor of showcasing their project at Barnes and Noble and competing to be the best in the school.  (There might even be some prizes involved!)

Monday, February 27: Final draft of the paper is due.
Winners will be announced.

Friday, March 2nd: Barnes and Noble event featuring the winners of the school wax museum will be on display for voting and prizes!


That's it so far.  Please check back for more information often!
Mrs. Asterman

Student Writing of the Week 1-20-12

This week's writing shows how a story should have a beginning, a middle, and an end.  Anish's story shows the characters changing at the end of the story!  Don't forget to turn in any corrections to Mrs. Asterman at school or post them in the comments below for extra credit!

A play by Anish

Mario: Hey luigi You want to have a race?
Luigi: Sure

Narrator: It took a long time finally they finished.  Mario had won.

Mario: Good race.

Luigi: Thanks!

Mario: I"ll help you so on your turns let's practice.

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One year later

Mario and luigi raced again, this this time luigi won.  Mario was proud of luigi.


Good luck on your writing submission for next week.  Create a draft, have a fellow student edit and revise it, then turn in your final draft.  :)

Student Writing of the Week 1-17-12

Hello everyone, 

I'm excited to share the chosen writing this week!  Antoine set his story during World War II!  Watch how he plays with time using a flashback in part II. 

All students can print out or hand copy this story and hand correct it showing correct editing marks for extra credit!  Good luck!

PART I
ACE

By: Antoine

A 17 year old by named Jake leonard.  He was telling his mom (Rose) if he could join the army to fight the war.  What he expected was No! but what he got was "Do what you want but promise to be safe you hear me."  When the bus came to pick him up he gave his mom and sister one last kiss and left as he left he could see his mom crying and waving.  1 month after the war he was a ace Flying in the sky then all of a sudden he was falling to the pacific ocean all he could Remember him looking out the window of the bus and then his sister.  The soldier died with love in his heart and a smile across his Face

Or did he?

PART II
ACE: REATURN OF HITLER

"Hitler! Hitler is coming! get in your Battle posicions!" Said Genaral west.  "Jake com over Here Now!" Genaral said.  "Sir Jakes plane went down at 2:30 this morning." said corpral  Then all of the sudden something came out of the water.  It was Jake!  That morning Jake was told to make sure there were no enemy aircrafts in sight.  Two miles it was sure to be clear but all of the sudden to enemy boats showed on The radar  they started shooting at his wings  they were siDe by side so he only has 1 choice.  blow up the plane when he know it was time he jumped off the plane the parashuted off the plane.  He swam 20 miles intill he saw the base.  "Gosh man your like a lion thats not afraid of water!" said Genaral.  "Give Him food, water, and a shower!  He stink like a pig that just past gas!" Corpral said.  When Jake got all his needs he picked up a sniper and climbed a tree.  when he saw Hitler he waited till the target was clear an Fired.  The Nazi surrenderd to the soldiers.  They let the Nazi's go For peace.  Jake survives the rest of the war. 

And These are the tales of:

JAKE LEONARD

Student Writing of the Week

Every week, I will post some writing from our 4th grade class that students have taken through the writing process and submitted for publishing.  Only one student can be featured!  Please enjoy our first winner's work.

A play by Francheska

Francheska: Mom, what are you doing?

Mom: I am cooking

Francheska: What are you cooking?

Mom: Ice cream with syrup

Francheska: Why?

Mom: Because I want to try something different.

Francheska: Ok, can I try some?

Mom: Sure.

Francheska: (takes a bite) Hey, that actually tastes good.  Thank you!

Mom: No problem.  See, if you try new things, you might like it.

Francheska: Thanks.

(they both hug)