Small Moments

We have been talking about how even "small moments" can make entertaining ideas to write about for short writing pieces. They can also be important to add balance to a longer work. So, as your read your book, look for some "small moments" that the author incorporates into his/her writing. Answer the following questions:

1. List some of the specific "small moments" the author writes about.

2. Why do you think the author chose these moments to use?

3. What would happen if the author left all of these moments out of their writing?

Got Voice?

We have been exploring the idea of VOICE in writing lately. How exactly does the author in your book go about creating strong voice in his/her writing? Remember, good voice is:
-having your own style, tone, and flavor

-how the writer connects with the reader

-when the piece reaches out and "pulls in" the reader

Explain how your author does this!

Oh, Those Wonderful Words

We have been talking a lot about word choice lately, and how it can make your writing much more effective. As you are reading today, look for specific examples of how the author uses his/her words effectively. Today's blog response has two parts:

1. Tell what is effective about the author's word choice. Specifically! For example... uses strong verbs, uses unexpected but appropriate words, is not over the top, but not too boring either, uses detailed sentences without stacked modifiers, etc.

2. Give an example of a specific sentence in which the author uses a strong verb instead of a weaker one, or where the text is made colorful by word choice.