Self-introduction: Three things I know to be true
What are three things you know to be true? Think about three unique things about yourself and write a self-introduction explaining your three things.
Here are three things about me:
1. Nabi
2. 45
3. Yoga
Can you guess what these things mean to me? Now write your own "Three things you know to be true". Add an introduction, body (3 paragraphs each explaining your 3 things) and a conclusion.
Speech Writing
All students will write a speech and perform it in front of the class. Four students will be chosen to compete in the Speech Contest during the last week of camp. For week 1, choose your topic and start brainstorming about your speech.
Week 2-
This week you will watch a movie and then write a review about it. The review must be a 500 words. You can include a rating system for your movie review and then give the movie a score.
You will need to include the following in your review:
*Genre
*Characters
*Plot
*Setting
*Opinion
The movie is called Mao's Last Dance. It is a true story. Here is the trailer:
In your movie review, please also discuss the following questions:
1. In the movie, a story is told about a frog in the well. What does this story mean to you?
2. What do you think of Li's decision to stay in the USA instead of returning to China? Explain the pros and cons of his decision.
3. Li has a teacher which inspired him to do ballet. Who in your life inspires you and why?
Week 3
Photo Essay: One Picture Every Day
A photo essay tells a story using pictures. This week you will choose 7 pictures to tell a story. A famous saying is that "A picture is worth a thousand words". We will not be writing that many words but we will be writing a paragraph about each picture. You can use your own photos if you have some or if not choose photos from the internet related to your theme. If you do this include the link to where the pictures are from.
Cesar Kuriyama has been doing a similar project called "One Second Every Day" project. You can watch it here:
So let's get started with our version of Cesar Kuriyama's idea. Before you begin, think about these things:
Choose a topic
Theme/Story
Pictures
Captions/descriptions
So let's get started. Start with an introduction telling us your theme and briefly describing each photo you chose. Under each picture, write a caption with is a short sentence describing the picture then write a paragraph describing what the picture is. Lastly, write a conclusion summarizing what you wrote. Remember to have fun! This essay ,must be 500 words minimum.
To see my photo essay called: A Journey through Time & Places, click here.
Other Week 3 Assignments
Once you are finished your photo essay, try one or all of these writing assignments.
Diamante Poems
Diamante poems are fun to write. Below you will see a diagram which shows you the structure of a "Diamante Poem." As you can see, it is shaped like a diamond, and that's where it gets its name.
NOUN
ADJECTIVE ADJECTIVE
ADJECTIVE ADJECTIVE
ING-VERB ING-VERB ING-VERB
NOUN NOUN NOUN NOUN
ING-VERB ING-VERB ING-VERB
ADJECTIVE ADJECTIVE
NOUN
Bucket List
Have you ever heard the expression "kick the bucket"? No, well let me explain what it means. The expression means to die. So a bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you die. There is a movie called "The Bucket List" that explores this idea:
Now you may be thinking you are too young to create a bucket list but even 4 year olds are doing this. Check out this inspiring video about a little boy in Africa:
Think of 10 things you want to experience, try or learn in your lifetime. Write an introduction and a short paragraph about each item on your list and a conclusion. Write this as a post and also write a list on the "Home" page. Check out my list as an example.
To do this, go to "Layout" and select "Gadget" then select "Lists" and type each item on your list. I look forward to seeing what is on your bucket list!
ODES
An ode is a poem in praise of someone or something. for this project we will create an ode to an inanimate object, that means something that is not living but we will personify it (give it human qualities).Here is an example of an ode that my dog Nabi wrote:
Ode to Wide Open Spaces
Dear Wide Open Space,
How I love to run free in you. You welcome me with your never-ending charm and mystery. As far as my little eyes can see, there is you. No buildings, no cars, no people, and no other dogs. How strange it is to see nothing but open space. You are free and endless. Not bound by rules, fences or fears. I envy your courage to be open to all who come your way.
As I marvel at you, I wonder where are the tall buildings that usually surround me? Where are the honking horns? Where are the people cluttering the sidewalks? Where are the tiny dogs that bark their hellos?
Nothing here but you. Space. I drink in the silence, the trees rustling in the wind and the birds chirping in the distance. Oh nature of grass and trees, birds and bees. You wrap around me like a hug and I embrace you. The silence is deafening and the space frees me.
I run trying to find the end of you. Running fast and free but I never reach your edges. Like the air I breathe, you keep going to eternity. I have always been surrounded by things but now I am surrounded by openness. You. Stay with me and I will stay with you.
Woof! Woof!
Your friend and admirer,
Nabi
Now you give it a try. I look forward to reading your odes!
Now you give it a try. I look forward to reading your odes!
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