Summary:
-For a summary you need to in clude all the main characters-You need the most important parts in your summary
-also include the beginning the middle and the end
News Report:
-Start with what happen
-End with lots of information
-Start with 5w's +H
Opinion Piece:
-Write an introduction with a thesis and supporting ideas.
-Each body paragraph discusses 1 main idea.
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
1. Give the author's name and a brief outline of his or her biography. Please use your own words in order to avoid plagiarism. Born and raised in England, Neil Gaiman now lives near Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has somehow reached his forties.His children's novel Coraline, published in 2002, was also a New York Times and international bestseller and an enormous critical success; it won the Elizabeth Burr/ Worzalla, the BSFA, the Hugo, the Nebula, and the Bram Stoker awards. Director Henry Selick made the film "Coraline”, with music provided by the band They Might Be Giants.
2. Name and describe the main character(s). Are they static or dynamic? What motivates them? (A static character does not change, a dynamic character changes as a result of his or her experiences)
Coraline: Shes a brave courage girl, shes also very curious
The Cat: the cat is smart, trustworthy, friendly.
Coraline's parents: That love Coraline very much and always work.
The other Mother: Evil, Mean, Demanding, Sneaky.
3. What is the novel's setting? Why, in your opinion, did the author choose this setting for this novel?
The setting of the novel is in the country in a house with 3 other people. It is also stormy and dull, and in the fall time.
4. Describe some of the main events. Where in your novel does the climax take place? One main event is when Coraline goes threw the trap door to a diffrent yet same world. The climax happens on the other side of the small door in there house. She has 3 other people living in her house other then her and her parents.
6. Would you like to read more books from the same author? Why? I thought it was fun and adventurous. I would like to get another book from him because Coraline was one of the best books I read. I found out also that he make similar books like Coraline.
2. Name and describe the main character(s). Are they static or dynamic? What motivates them? (A static character does not change, a dynamic character changes as a result of his or her experiences)
Coraline: Shes a brave courage girl, shes also very curious
The Cat: the cat is smart, trustworthy, friendly.
Coraline's parents: That love Coraline very much and always work.
The other Mother: Evil, Mean, Demanding, Sneaky.
3. What is the novel's setting? Why, in your opinion, did the author choose this setting for this novel?
The setting of the novel is in the country in a house with 3 other people. It is also stormy and dull, and in the fall time.
4. Describe some of the main events. Where in your novel does the climax take place? One main event is when Coraline goes threw the trap door to a diffrent yet same world. The climax happens on the other side of the small door in there house. She has 3 other people living in her house other then her and her parents.
6. Would you like to read more books from the same author? Why? I thought it was fun and adventurous. I would like to get another book from him because Coraline was one of the best books I read. I found out also that he make similar books like Coraline.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
East
The summary of this story is about how this person got a trip from her parents to china. They went for a worthy purposes of language immersion, Cultural exchange, and community service. They wanted to go to the 2008 olympics in beijing helpout. Then they went to a hair dressers to learn chinese, and the lady was sweat. Most of all they had fun on there trip to china.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Writing A Summary
Summmarizing a piece of text is an important skill. In order to summarize, a reader needs to be able to separate the main idea of a text from supporting details. A good summary includes the most important information and eliminates "information overload".
The Third Man theory
Many people, both religious and atheist, report being helped to survive near death experiences by an unknown presence.
On september 11 2001 Ron DiFrancesco Herd a voice to get out the the burning twin towers, that later saved his life.
James Sevigny Was caught in an avalanche in the canadian rockies, and was ready to die, but just then he herd a voice and saved him from death.
John Geiger has been righting books on how people have been experinceing werid spirtual activity. He has a feeling that it has something to do with the brain.
On september 11 2001 Ron DiFrancesco Herd a voice to get out the the burning twin towers, that later saved his life.
James Sevigny Was caught in an avalanche in the canadian rockies, and was ready to die, but just then he herd a voice and saved him from death.
John Geiger has been righting books on how people have been experinceing werid spirtual activity. He has a feeling that it has something to do with the brain.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Write 10 sentences using appositives
1. I watch the vikings game, whos colourare purple and gold ,sunday and they won.
2. Ella, My 6 year old dog, can't wait for christmas.
3. Christmas, the day of giving, is on the 25.
4. Snow, frozen water, is fun when there is alot so we can play football.
5. Rebecca, who is really likes meatloaf and cheese, sits beside me
6. NFL, the national football league, is my favourite thing to watch.
7. Mark, myslef, likes cheese.
8. Paris hilton, a waste of skin, is rich and a snob.
9. Minnesota Vikings, the team that are 5 7, are my fav team.
10. Alien wear, the best computer company, is the best gameing computer.
2. Ella, My 6 year old dog, can't wait for christmas.
3. Christmas, the day of giving, is on the 25.
4. Snow, frozen water, is fun when there is alot so we can play football.
5. Rebecca, who is really likes meatloaf and cheese, sits beside me
6. NFL, the national football league, is my favourite thing to watch.
7. Mark, myslef, likes cheese.
8. Paris hilton, a waste of skin, is rich and a snob.
9. Minnesota Vikings, the team that are 5 7, are my fav team.
10. Alien wear, the best computer company, is the best gameing computer.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Bear eats man
Man eatin alive
Who: Tim (the man) and Blue (the bear)
What: Man eatin alive
When: November 30 2010
Why: Adoted and felt hungy
Where: Minnisota
How: With his large teeth

November 30 2010 Minnisota blue the bear was cought eating a man alive in his own home. Blue is your average polar bear, but as agressive as a grizzly bear. Tim the man that was eatin Had adopted him at 1 month old. He had no clue that this would happen.
Who: Tim (the man) and Blue (the bear)
What: Man eatin alive
When: November 30 2010
Why: Adoted and felt hungy
Where: Minnisota
How: With his large teeth
November 30 2010 Minnisota blue the bear was cought eating a man alive in his own home. Blue is your average polar bear, but as agressive as a grizzly bear. Tim the man that was eatin Had adopted him at 1 month old. He had no clue that this would happen.
Friday, November 26, 2010
New's Article Grade 10 SSTW English
Who: Grade 10 SSTW Students
What: Grade 10 English
Where: At a Special High School
When: March 1 2010
Why: For help to get a good job after High School
How: By getting Help
Kids are going to this program to go in to the work force. They are getting help in there high school by doing english.
What: Grade 10 English
Where: At a Special High School
When: March 1 2010
Why: For help to get a good job after High School
How: By getting Help
Kids are going to this program to go in to the work force. They are getting help in there high school by doing english.
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