The following is a list of all Type 3, 4 and 5 papers that should be in your writing portfolio.
Paper #1: Three Wishes Story (based on "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs)
Prompt: You have discovered a genie in a lamp who granted you three wishes. Unfortunately, you did not listen to her warnings about the dangers of interfering with fate and wished. Your story should: 1) Explain the curse of the genie, 2)Explain what you wished for and 3) Describe the consequences of each wish.
FCA#1: Explanation of the genie's curse (20 pts)
FCA#2: Three wishes w/outcomes (60 pts)
FCA#3: Complete sentences that make sense (20 pts)
Paper #2: Ronan's Escape
Prompt: As a response to the short film, "Ronan's Escape" describe how Ronan's death could have been prevented. In conclusion, describe the movie's message and explain if you thought it was delivered successfully in the film.
FCA#1: Discuss 2 things adults could have done to prevent the outcome (40 pts)
FCA#2: Discuss 2 things kids could have done to prevent the outcome (40 pts)
FCA#3: Explain the message, and if the film successfully made it's point (20 pts)
Paper #3: 10% Summary: Whitney Kropp- Homecoming
Prompt: Write a 10% summary of the article "Town Supports Girl Voted to Homecoming Court as Prank"
FCA#1: "T"SAT (40 pts)
FCA#2: < 4 consecutive words from the text (30 pts)
FCA#3: capitalize sentences/proper nouns (30 pts)
Paper #4: 10% Summry: Oscar Pistorius a.k.a. Blade Runner
Prompt: Write a 10% summary of the article "Oscar Pistorius AKA Blade Runner Will Race Into History at 2012 London Olympics"
FCA#1: "TSAT (30 pts)
FCA#2: 4/6 vocab words circled &#'d (40 pts)
FCA#3: 10% (70-80 words in length) (30 pts)
Paper #5: (Practice)
Paper #6: 10% Summary: Sports Illustrated 2012 SportsKids
Prompt: Write a 10% summary of the article "Conner and Cayden Long are 2012 SportsKids of the Year"
FCA#1: "T"SAT (20 pts)
FCA#2: < 4 consecutive words from the text (40 pts)
FCA#3: complete sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization (40 pts)
Conference Letter
Prompt: Write a letter to give to your parents at conferences explaining what we have been working on in class.
FCA#1: Define 3 Types of POV and explain why perspective is important. (40 pts)
FCA#2: 3-6 Sentence summary of GONE + 1 Conflict and 1 Prediction (30 pts)
FCA#3: 5-7 Sentence explaining how we use Blogger (30 pts)
GONE Novel Bloom Ball Project: See tasks to complete at Miss Lewis's Classroom
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