Oct
17
Filed Under (Descriptive Section) by jafinkley on 17-10-2008

1. In summation, I’ve given you some compelling details about…title
2. So next time. (mention title with detail 1)
3. Who knows, (detail 2 to detail 3)
4. That why (title…and purpose stated another way)

Title: Skittles
Detail 1: Taste
Detail 2: Looks
Detail 3: How often I eat them
Purpose: My favorite candy

Example: In summation, I’ve given you some compelling details about Skittles. So next time, when you are in the mood for something good, taste a colorful pack of Skittles. Who knows, you may be amazed at the sight of all the fruit and can’t put them down. That why Skittles are my favorite little candies.

1. Transitional phrase, merger…main ides…title
2. Opinion of Main Idea
3. Other’s opinion about main idea
4. Details of main idea (3 sentences)
5. Simile about main idea
6. Instruments used for the main idea
7. Personification…main idea
8. If I didn’t…main idea…title, (hyperbole)
9. Merge to the next main idea…

Sep
23
Filed Under (Daily Journal Entry) by jafinkley on 23-09-2008

Everyone has a favorite candy. Some people eat that candy only on special occasions. Write an essay describing your favorite candy.

Mar
08
Filed Under (narrative) by jafinkley on 08-03-2008

You were walking to the car and found a bag full of cash. You opened it and read a letter that said: If you are reading this note, I have moved to a new continent. I could take all of my American money with me. Write a story about that bag.

Mar
08
Filed Under (Writer's Block) by jafinkley on 08-03-2008

Are there things that Mr. Finkley need to work on. State your opinion and back it up with good reasons.

Mar
08
Filed Under (Writer's Block) by jafinkley on 08-03-2008

Tell me how you think you performed on the writing test. Say the mode of writing and tell me how you feel.

Mar
08
Filed Under (Writer's Block) by jafinkley on 08-03-2008

Talk to Mr. Finkley about things that are important to you in language. You choose your question and your the topic.

Oct
04
Filed Under (Expository Section) by jafinkley on 04-10-2007

Explain why you like Alabama or Auburn in a detailed paragraph by creating a main idea. Make sure you use your rings to help navigate your way through the paragraph.

Feb
27
Filed Under (Writer's Block) by jafinkley on 27-02-2007

Write some fun similes or metaphors below. If you are good, add a personification.

Personication- Uses human qualities and apply them to nature. Example, The flowers dancing in the wind.

Simile- Uses like or as to compare two totally different objects. For an example, The boy is as strong as an ox pulling a plow.

Metaphors- Compare two objects by saying what the other is.

Alliterations- When 4 words or more begin with the same letter.

Oxymorans- When words are grouped together with opposite meanings

Reverse Simile- Uses three items instead of two. Ex: Alabama Adventure makes Disney world look like a carnival.

Apostrophe- Addresses nonliving things to have a conversation. Ex: “O”, Christmas tree, how beautiful you are to me.

Symbolism- Connects two things using relationships that are symbolic of human relationships.

Feb
02
Filed Under (Expository Section) by jafinkley on 02-02-2007

Explain why you would like to see a new movie.  Convince others why it is a good or bad movie in a detailed paragraph.