Bly 5 LA

The grade 5 students have been working on re-writing known fairy tales with their own twist.  We read many examples together and in small groups.  This week we worked on writing interesting beginnings and introducing the setting and characters with a hint at the problem. Here is an example we wrote as a class: Fractured Fairy Tales - The three little pigs “I think the time has come to send you on your way,” mother avocado stated giving her three children avocados a slight push towards the chilled door.   She gave a second glace at their newly dark green skin. “I can tell you have ripened enough where you don’t need me anymore.”   Momacado wiped a small tear from her cheek.   The hearts of the little avocados sunk to the pits of their stomachs.   “Just try not to turn into guacamole!” She pleaded as she watched her children roll out of the large silver frosty home.

The students have been doing some creative writing exercises and learning figurative language. Here is a good video to provide examples of some of the types of figures of speech we covered Figures of Speech

The student's watched the short film "Dear basketball" as a high level example of a creative character representation. Dear basketball film

Presentations for the creative project will begin on Tuesday March 13.  Below is the feedback form that will be used by peers and the teacher. Creative project feedback 1.      Did the presenter represent their character accurately through a creative means? Strongly disagree         disagree             undecided                agree                strongly agree         2.      Was the presenter knowledgeable, prepared and interesting?   Strongly disagree         disagree             undecided            ...

Criteria for creative project Goal: To represent a character of your choice in a creative way Key to success: Content 1)    Demonstrates a strong understanding of your character 2)    Detailed explanations included about your characters feelings, environment, personality, actions/behaviours, motivations, thoughts 3)    descriptive writing or detailed visual representation with specific examples or proof from the book/movie/show Presentation 1)    Visuals (if used) need to be connected and appealing 2)    Speaking clearly 3)    Prepared script of what you will say 4)    Able to answer questions – interacting with audience 5)    Clear you know what you are talking about 6)    Convincing/interesting/engaging

The four comprehension questions for the character analysis is due Monday.  Please see below post for questions.

The students will be working on a new project.  I will be walking them through each step and provided examples and class time. Here is a copy of the project: When developing characters, authors avoid the stick figure.    Rather, they work to create rich, complex characters that experience both inner and outer conflicts with their environment.   For this assignment , your task is to analyze one complex character from your choice book, movie or story .   First, you must analyze your characters’ indirect characterization .   Second, you must choose a creative project to express who this character is.   You must include all of elements of indirect characterization—what the character does, feels, looks, and says. Character Project Guidelines : ~You may choose any creative approach for this assignment.   You are given a few suggestions on the back of this paper.   Feel free to see me with other ideas. ~Your goal is to ANALYZE a character...