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Nonfiction Narrative

Milestones

Once you've chosen a project, click on each of the requirements below to help you succeed!

Welcome! For this project, you will complete one of the choices below. Click on a choice to continue.

Spelling and Grammar

You must review these

Pick one of these

Your choices

MLA Format

Photo Storybook

Checklist

Oral Essay

Traditional Essay

Art Essay

Your requirements

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Oral Essay

> The recording will be through edio (you'll need to use your CCA computer's camera) OR present it live to your teacher in zoom. > The essay will be submitted as a Word file.

You will write a three-paragraph essay and record a video of yourself reading it.

> Choose this option if you don't mind recording yourself (won't be shared during class unless you are OK with that).

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Oral Essay

> The recording will be through edio (you'll need to use your CCA computer's camera) OR present it live to your teacher in zoom. > The essay will be submitted as a Word file.

You will write a three-paragraph essay and record a video of yourself reading it.

> Choose this option if you don't mind recording yourself (won't be shared during class unless you are OK with that).

Consider using props!

Oral Essay

Speak clearly, slowly

Make eye contact

Practice makes it better!

Proper font type and size

Proper header

Sensory details

Figurative language

Creative writing needed

MLA Format needed

Write three paragraphs

Present essay (video recording)

mapping out the project

Conclude your essay. Be sure to explain how it's a milestone. Example: "This experience changed me because _______."

3rd paragraph: What did you learn?

Continue your story. Make sure to include lots of sensory detail or figurative language and sound devices, such as similes, metaphors, alliteration and onomatopoeia.

2nd paragraph: What happens next?

How to write it

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Think about onomatopoeia ("bang!") or other sensory details for how to start your essay. Consider alliteration (Sally sells seashells) Example of first sentence: "Crash! The ball smashed through the glass window ending what had been a delightful day.

Introduction

> Please do not use previous assignments from another class. > Please do not plagiarize or use an artificial intelligence chatbot. Doing either of these will result in a grade of zero.

The purpose of this assignment is to practice presenting information about yourself. Also, reflecting on a milestone - an event that changed who you are or how you see the world - can be helpful to understanding the milestone, yourself and future milestones!

Goal (Why am I doing this?!)

Be sure to check out the requirements!

That's a wrap

Oral essay Rubric (how Mrs. lei wIll grade it!)

Evaluation criteria. These are the questions I'll ask while grading.

Conventions, did you have grammar mistakes? Did you have spelling errors? Did you have pronunciation mistakes?

Organization, did you use MLA format for the written essay? Did you speak clearly, slowly and make eye contact during the presentation?

Content, did you write three paragraphs? Did record you yourself? Did you include AT LEAST three examples of sensory detail, figurative language or sound devices?

Topic, did you stay on topic and talk about a milestone?

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You will write a five-paragraph essay.

Traditional Essay

Choose this option if you like creative writing! While there will be more writing, this option avoids drawing, presenting and organizing pictures. There will be a requirements for more detail and more creative elements. > Your essay will be submitted as a Word file.

Traditional Essay

Make sure you have strong memories of it.

Make sure it's a milestone!

Choose a topic with lots of detail!

Proper font type and size

Proper header

Sensory details

Figurative language

Creative writing needed

MLA Format needed

Write five paragraphs

mapping out the project

The first paragraph hooks the reader and introduces the topic (skateboards, funerals, championship games). The second paragraph is where the story begins. Example: "My day started with _______."

2nd paragraph: Now the beginning

Continue your story. Make sure to include lots of sensory detail or figurative language and sound devices, such as similes, metaphors, alliteration and onomatopoeia throughout the essay.

3rd paragraph: What happens next?

How to write it

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Introduction

Explain how it's a milestone and what you learned. Would you do anything differently? Give yourself advice! Example: "This experience changed me because _______."

5th paragraph: What did you learn?

How to write it, Cont.

Conclude your story. What happened last? Did anything change regarding the event or situation after then?

4th paragraph: Conclude your story

> Please do not use previous assignments from another class. > Please do not plagiarize or use an artificial intelligence chatbot. Doing either of these will result in a grade of zero.

Goal (Why am I doing this?!)

Be sure to check out the requirements!

The end

Traditional essay Rubric (how Mrs. lei wIll grade it!)

Evaluation criteria. These are the questions I'll ask while grading.

Conventions, did you have grammar mistakes? Did you have spelling errors?

Organization, did you use MLA format for the written essay? Is there a clear purpose to each paragraph?

Content, did you write AT LEAST five paragraphs? Did you include AT LEAST five examples of sensory detail, figurative language or sound devices?

Topic, did you stay on topic and talk about a milestone?

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Art Essay

> Your essay will be submitted as a Word file. > Your art will be submitted as either a separate file or embedded in the Word file. > Handdrawn art should be scanned in.

You will draw a picture that represents the topic.

Choose this option if you have experience with drawing either by hand or using digital art tools. Do not choose this option for photography.

You will write a three-paragraph essay.

Art Essay

Make sure it can be submitted online

Feel free to brainstorm ideas with Mr. S

Use whatever art form you enjoy!

Proper font type and size

Proper header

Sensory details

Figurative language

Creative writing needed

MLA Format needed

Write three paragraphs

Drawing representing topic

mapping out the project

Conclude your essay. Be sure to explain how it's a milestone. Example: "This experience changed me because _______."

3rd paragraph: What did you learn?

Continue your story. Make sure to include lots of sensory detail or figurative language and sound devices, such as similes, metaphors, alliteration and onomatopoeia.

2nd paragraph: What happens next?

How to write it

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Introduction

How to Draw it

> If you're writing about a sports milestone, perhaps it's a self-portrait of yourself playing the sport. > If you're writing about how getting a dog changed your life, perhaps it's a picture of you playing with your dog. > Important: It doesn't matter what style you use for the art, just that it represents the essay topic you've chosen. > Having said that: Scribbling or quick, careless sketches will cost you points.

The drawing must relate to the topic

> Please do not use previous assignments from another class. > Please do not plagiarize or use an artificial intelligence chatbot. Doing either of these will result in a grade of zero.

Goal (Why am I doing this?!)

Be sure to check out the requirements!

The end

Art essay Rubric (how Mrs. lei wIll grade it!)

Evaluation criteria. These are the questions I'll ask while grading.

Conventions, did you have grammar mistakes? Did you have spelling errors?

Organization, did you use MLA format for the written essay? Was the art submitted in a way that makes it easy to view?

Content, did you write three paragraphs? Did you include AT LEAST two examples of sensory detail, figurative language or sound devices? Did your art include detail that shows effort?

Topic, did you stay on topic and talk about a milestone? Did your art represent the topic?

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You do not need to use the template. It's only a guide to help you.

Photo Storybook

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There should be AT LEAST one photo on each of the four slides.

There will be four slides, three of which will showcase your story.

You will include photos that represent your story

You will write three paragraphs

Understanding how to manipulate design in PowerPoint will be important.

You will submit a PowerPoint presentation

Design the PowerPoint

Photo Storybook

It must be visually interesting

Feel free to brainstorm ideas with Mr. S

Be as creative as you want!

Proper font type and size

Proper header

Sensory details

Figurative language

Creative writing needed

MLA Format needed

Write three paragraphs

Find/take photos that represent the topic

mapping out the project

Conclude your essay. Be sure to explain how it's a milestone. Example: "This experience changed me because _______."

3rd paragraph: What did you learn?

Continue your story. Make sure to include lots of sensory detail or figurative language and sound devices, such as similes, metaphors, alliteration and onomatopoeia.

2nd paragraph: What happens next?

How to write it

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Introduction

How to find photos

> Feel free to use your own photos or find photos online. > If you're writing about a sports milestone, perhaps it's a photo of you playing the sport. Or a photo from online of a kid playing. > If you're writing about how getting a dog changed your life, perhaps it's a photo of you playing with your dog. > Important: It doesn't matter what style you use for the photo, just that it represents the essay topic you've chosen. > To find photos: > Go to Google. Type what you're looking for. > After the search, click "Images" below the searchbox to look at the photos. > If you can't save or download the image, click on the "Start" Windows button on your computer and type "Snip". This tool will let you save images on your screen.

The photos must relate to the topic

> Please do not use previous assignments from another class. > Please do not plagiarize or use an artificial intelligence chatbot. Doing either of these will result in a grade of zero.

Goal (Why am I doing this?!)

Be sure to check out the requirements!

The end

Storybook Rubric (how Mrs. lei wIll grade it!)

Evaluation criteria. These are the questions I'll ask while grading.

Conventions, did you have grammar mistakes? Did you have spelling errors?

Organization, did you make the PowerPoint visually interesting? Did you choose a unique design? Did you choose varying slide layouts?

Content, did you write three paragraphs? Did you include AT LEAST two examples of sensory detail, figurative language or sound devices? Did you have AT LEAST four photos?

Topic, did you stay on topic and talk about a milestone? Did your photos represent the topic?

...unless you choose the Photo Storybook project.

Things to know about MLA

CLICK HERE FOR THE FIVE THINGS

Think about an envelope you're going to put in the mail. What would happen if you put the mailing address in the wrong place? It won't get where you need it to go! Many things in life have standards, or a set of rules. Try playing soccer or rock, paper, scissors without a ruleset! MLA format is the set of rules to follow so every essay looks the same.

Mla format is required!

MLA Format

Title, should be after your header. It should be centered and the same font type and size as your essay.

MLA Ruleset

Make sure to follow these rules while writing your essay in Microsoft Word.

Font, the style should be Times New Roman. The size should be 12.

Indent, at the beginning of every paragraph, hit the “tab” key on the keyboard once.

Double space, highlight your entire essay. In the search at the top (by the lightbulb), type line spacing and click 2.0.

Header, in the upper left corner, write: Your Name Mrs. Leibowitz English Language Arts 8 Date

Things to know about grammar & spelling

CLICK HERE FOR THE FIVE THINGS

While I don't typically grade for spelling or grammar in writing assignments of written-response questions in quizzes and tests, essays are different. You have to picture essays as if they are works that will be published for tens of thousands to see (your work won't be published in this class ... but maybe your future writing will be one day!). Treat your essay writing with the respect it deserves. Always reread your work (out loud if possible). Have someone else read it, if possible.

For this project, you will be graded on your use of grammar and spelling.

Grammar & Spelling

Capitalization, be sure to use an uppercase letter only at the start of the sentence or for a proper noun.

Grammar & Spelling

Things to watch for:

Run-on sentences, the most common mistake in eighth grade. Two complete thoughts should be separated by a period or a conjunction such as "and", "or", "but". Do not separate with just a comma.

Paragraphs, be sure you are separating your essay into sections using the "enter" key on your keyboard.

Sentence fragment, be sure that every sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. If you read it out loud and it sounds like it needs more ... it probably does!

Spelling, do you see the red lines under words? That tells you there is something wrong! Blue lines might indicate a grammar problem. Also: in the search at the top of Word (by the lightbulb), type Spelling and you can have it search for errors.

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Checklist

Do you know what you need to complete the project?

1/5

I know how long the essay portion of my project needs to be.

Yup, I'm good!

Umm, no. I should review the project section for that.

2/5

I know how many examples of sensory detail, figurative language or sound devices I need.

Yup, I'm good!

Umm, no. I should review the project section for that.

3/5

I know the formatting requirements for this project.

Yup, I'm good!

Umm, no. I should review the MLA Format section for that.

4/5

I reviewed the tips for getting full credit for grammar and spelling.

Yup, I'm good!

Umm, no. I should review that section.

5/5

I yelled out loud, "LET'S DO THIS".

Uhhh, no, I'm good! But thanks.

Heck yes I did!

correct answer

Great work. I believe in you. Believe in yourself! You've got this!

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Well, I'll do it for you. I believe in you. Believe in yourself! You've got this!

2/5