1. 29 August 2013 Bellringer 1.Using imagery, describe one of your morning routines. (two sentences) 2.What is a metaphor? 3.What is a simile? 4.Give an example of alliteration. Jimmy Trimmel Mrs. Conley 2 nd hour 29 August 2013

2. Summer Reading Project Does each quote have quotation marks? Does each quote have a citation? (last name page#). Does each quote have a response? Does each response have two parts? What the quote means or why it is being said AND your response to it. Are there ten quotes and responses?

3. VIP COWS 6 Traits of Writing +1

4. 6 Traits of Writing Voice – obvious person behind the words – writer is committed/ involved with topic – reaches out/ connects to audience – energetic, lively consistent tone – definite point of view Ideas clear controlling idea focused/ narrowed sufficient information insightful original interesting details complete

5. 6 Traits or Writing Presentation MLA format Purdue owl.com Conventions correct spelling correct/effective punctuation appropriate grammar/ usage correct capitalization designed to make reading easy

6. 6 Traits +1 Organization – inviting opening/lead – obvious direction/ logical progression – effective sequencing – connected-ness – smooth transitions – good pacing – strong sense of conclusion

7. 6 Traits of Writing Sentence Fluency – graceful, easy to read aloud – natural, pleasant rhythm – structure enhances meaning – effective, smooth phrasing – effective use of conjunctions & transitions – variety in length, type & structure of sentences Word Choice appropriate to audience & purpose active, energetic verbs precise, concrete nouns new twists on everyday words minimal redundancy accuracy of expression paints vivid pictures creative, memorable word combinations

8. Homework Choose a prompt. Pre-writing/Planning 1.Consider your life thirty-five years from now: What will be the most important things in your life and what choices will have lead to them? 2. Is it human nature to be sympathetic? Why is it that some humans seem so caring, while other display a general lack of concern for human life?

9. Vocab Quiz Don’t forget to study! Quiz tomorrow Know part of speech Spelling Definition