Language Arts 9 September 18, 2013

Posted: September 18, 2013

We worked on the strategy and writing skill of "show, don't tell". Quick write:  Change the telling sentence into a showing paragraph: The dog is old.   Homework:  Work on snapshot moment. Close reading of mentor text Maniac McGee (see attached) Highlight and label where the author uses description to "show, not tell".  Highlight and label where the author uses strategies to slow down time.  Find at least 8-10.  Due Friday.