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     posted 01-30-2017
The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it; but that it is too low and we reach it. -Michelangelo

IBIS: Is it the best, interesting synonym?      posted 01-24-2017
Consider IBIS when choosing a precise synonym: Is it the best, interesting synonym (for the sentence context)?
Step 1: Look in a thesaurus for synonym choices that could make sense.
Step 2: Look the synonym up in a dictionary to make sure it means what you think it does and should for the connotation and and nuance of the sentence's meaning.
Step 3: Try the synonym in the sentence to make sure it works within the context and meaning of that particular sentence's intent.

Connotation: The implied idea or feeling that a word has (besides its main, actual, literal meaning)

Denotation: The main, actual, literal meaning of a word.

Nuance: A suggested, subtle, shade of meaning (not necessarily literally and obviously stated)

Writing Abbreviations Key      posted 01-20-2017
DW: descriptive word
DWO: (missed) descriptive word opportunity
DWC: different word choice (needed)
BWC: better word choice (than one used previously)
GWC: great word choice!
FRAG: fragment
RO: run on
AWK: awkward
MIS MOD: misplaced modifier
SP: spelling error
HW: handwriitng

CLAUSES: TRY IT ACTIVITY with Nursery Rhymes      posted 09-21-2016
READ IT:
PHRASE: A group of words that make sense together.
CLAUSE: A group of words that make sense together with a subject unit and verb unit. Recipe for a CLAUSE = ( S + V )

1: A clause may have TWO or more subjects, but they must be working together with the SAME verb(s) unit. This is called a COMPOUND SUBJECT.
Example: Ben and Melissa eat.

2: A clause may have TWO or more verbs, but they must be working together with the SAME subject(s) unit. This is called a COMPOUND VERB.
Example: Ben eats and plays.

3: A clause may have TWO or more subjects and TWO or more verbs, but they must be working together with the SAME verb(s) unit. These are COMPOUND SUBJECTS and COMPOUND VERBS working together in ONE clause.
Example: Ben and Melissa eat and play.

TRY IT: YES or NO? Is each of the following a CLAUSE?

1. Jack and Jill went.
2. Up the hill.
3. Jack fell down and broke his crown.
4. Jill came tumbling.
5. Little Miss Muffet.
6. She sat on a tuffet.
7. Eating her curds and whey.
8. A spider came and sat by her.
9. Frightened Miss Muffet away.
10. Three blind mice.
11. See them.
12. They ran after the farmer's wife.
13. She cut off their tails!
14. Did you see those mice run?



Writing Traits You Tube      posted 09-13-2016
Writing Traits YouTube Link
A link to a YouTube video explaining the Writing Traits.
We will watch and discuss this in class soon.



Writing Revisions Expectations      posted 09-13-2016
Dear Hard-Working Writing Students,
It is expected that the student will carefully incorporate all teacher comments on a piece when revising an essay. It is the student's responsibility to edit, find, and integrate all concepts learned and expected in a revised piece. A revised piece will always be graded on a stricter scale than an original as the student has been given suggestions, teaching, and resources to reach and accomplish excellence in his/her work. You are welcome to seek parent and teacher assistance while writing and/or revising. Please carefully read over all comments, notes, changes, and the rubric to know what is expected to bring writing to excellence.

All students should be using the common heading, title, and presentation guidelines. Always aim for correct spelling, neat presentation, and neatly written words on the line when handwritten. Each piece reflects your ideas and is valuable.
Thank you! Mrs. Cerimele




Practice 7 Writing Traits Quizlet      posted 09-23-2015
Practice knowing the 7 Writing Traits
Practice the 7 Writing Traits

Excellence in writing using the Writing Traits is the difference between shining with the power of “lightning” or writing just being the glimmer of a lightning bug.




Practice: Name the Writing Traits      posted 07-16-2015
Excellence in writing using the Writing Traits is the difference between shining with the power of “lightning” or writing just being the glimmer of a lightning bug.

Can you name the TRAITS OF WRITING excellence? The first letter of each is given.
I:
O:
C:
W:
V:
F:
P:






Writing Traits Links      posted 09-02-2014
Writing Traits Links
A site that explains the writing traits