Themes in literature
Writing Activity
English Writing Activity
Overview
This is an interactive writing activity that allows students to familiarize themselves with character traits and thematic elements in literature, while giving them an opportunity to explore their skills in creative writing.
Writing Activity
Overview:
This is an interactive writing activity that allows students to familiarize themselves with character traits and thematic elements in literature, while giving them an opportunity to explore their skills in creative writing.
Materials:
- Activity sheet
- Dice
- Notebook paper
- Pencils
Learning Standards:
OAS: 10.3.W.1
Students will compose narratives reflecting real or imagined experiences that:
- include engaging plots involving well-developed, complex characters resolving conflicts establish narrator(s) that enhance(s) the narrative
- are intentionally sequenced in a way to achieve a specific effect
- provide clear descriptions, using precise language, sensory details, and dialogue
- include varied syntax to enhance readability emulate literary elements and/or literary devices from mentor texts