Here is a helpful website for learning the definition of new words:
http://www.yourdictionary.com/
It gives you example sentences, synonyms and easy to understand definitions.
Happy studying!
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Here is a helpful website for learning the definition of new words: http://www.yourdictionary.com/ It gives you example sentences, synonyms and easy to understand definitions. Happy studying!
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Go on an Adjective Adventure and prepare for your Descriptive Essay :)
Try to use colorful adjectives in your writing! What adjectives did you see in the video?
Think of three more adjectives you could use to describe a camping trip. Write them on a notecard and turn them in tomorrow! DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR 6 Word Memoir Final Draft: Go to www.ribbet.com log in: missdiazclass password: geography 1. Upload a picture (that you want as a background for your 6 word memoir)--could be a picture already on your computer or one you've downloaded from the internet.Make sure the picture has something to do (or symbolizes somehow) the words in your 6 word memoir. 2. Add your text. Fill in the text box to the upper left hand corner with your 6 word phrase. Click "Add". -Add your Name as text. Click "Add" 3. Move text boxes where you want it over the background. (where you can read the words the most clearly)Change color of the text. Change the font, etc. (play around with the picture/text until it looks the best you can make it look) Change the "effects" of the background picture (make it b/w, sepia, etc.) so that your words are very legible. 4. When you like how it looks, check your spelling/grammar one more time. Make sure you have your 6 word story and your name.5. Click save. You can save it to your desktop and email it to me as a jpeg attachment OR save it to the ribbet.com website. Then click close picture, log out and you're done! Due: Tuesday, August 13th Be ready to present in class! Can you write your life story in just 6 words? Legend says that famous writer Ernest Hemingway was once challenged with writing a story in only 6 words. His response: "For Sale: Baby Shoes, Never Worn." His response inspired several others throughout the decades to try to write in this succinct and meaningful manner. If you only have 6 words to say they better be well chosen and powerful words. The 6 Word Memoir is an exercise that has challenged many to become more expressive writers. This is my challenge for you today: 1) Write a 6 word phrase that summarizes who you are as a person or your life as a whole. Come up with a few different versions and pick your favorite. 2) Add your text on top of a picture/design and put your name. --Make sure text is large and legible and the picture has something to do with your words (symbolism, your artwork, etc.) 3) Use this site: http://www.ribbet.com and Log in: missdiazclass Password: geography Save and Upload (or if you choose to use a different site, email your 6 Word Me to [email protected] 4) Be ready to present these on Monday. |
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