English 8 Sem 1 Unit 4-2

4 -1 Due Date 12/12

4 - 2 Due Date 12/19

4 - 3 Due Date 1/10

4.4.2 CST 1/17

5.1.2 EXAM 1/24

English 8 Unit 4 - 2

Creative Writing

Writing a Work of Flash Fiction

​No Exit Slip this time!

​Objectives

• Identify how conjunctions are used in sentences.

• Vary the types of sentences used in writing.

• Avoid sentence-level mistakes.

• Draft a work of flash fiction that uses storytelling techniques.

​4.2.1 page 1

​Later in this lesson, you're going to write a work of flash fiction: a short story that's under 1,000 words. To tell a whole story with so few words, you need solid control of your sentences. In this activity, you'll review sentence variety and some of the problems that arise when you write more sophisticated sentences.

​4.2.1 page 2 Simple Sentence

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Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or compound sentence?

My uncle runs every morning.

• simple

• compound

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

I forgot to study, so I failed the quiz.

• simple

• compound

Multiple Choice

Is this sentence a simple sentence or a compound sentence?

Eating a healthy breakfast is a good way to start the day.

• simple

• compound

​4.2.1 page 4

​Dependent clause contains a subordinating conjunction... after.... can't stand alone.... no complete thought.

Independent clause

Can stand alone.

Multiple Choice

Select the independent clause in this sentence.

Since I met my new neighbors, I have enjoyed seeing them around town.

• Since I met my new neighbors

• I have anjoyed seeing them around town.

​4.2.1 page 6

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

When I found my missing bike, I was so happy I danced.

• complex

• compound-complex

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Before I could go snorkeling, I had to find a bathing suit , and I had to borrow a mask and fins.

• complex

• compound-complex

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Our school was going to have a basketball tournament, but after the gym developed a leak, the tournament was moved to another school.

• complex

• compound-complex

Multiple Choice

Which type of sentence is this?

Although Barry is my best friend, I'm inviting Sean to the game.

• complex

• compound-complex

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​4.2.1 page 10

Match

Match each type of error with its example

• Sentence fragment

• Comma splice

• Run-on sentence

Ate too much bacon.

The moon is out tonight, it's very bright.

I did my math homework I age dinner.

• Ate too much bacon.

• The moon is out tonight, it's very bright.

• I did my math homework I age dinner.

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Multiple Choice

Does this statement use correct parallel structure?

Eliza drove to school, checked her locker, and walks to her first class.

• Parallel

• Not parallel

Multiple Choice

Does this statement use correct parallel structure?

Mina is watching a televsion show and Elliot watches as well.

• Parallel

• Not parallel

Multiple Choice

Does this statement use correct parallel structure?

Before school, Lily made her bed, packed her lunch, and said goodbye to her parents.

• Parallel

• Not parallel

​4.2.1 page 14

Multiple Choice

Is the phrase in italics adjectival or adverbial?

The rain will start in an hour or two.

• Adjectival

• Adverbial

Multiple Choice

Is the phrase in italics adjectival or adverbial?

The band poster showed a donkey on top of a bus.

• Adjectival

• Adverbial

Multiple Choice

Is the phrase in italics adjectival or adverbial?

Celeste slept under a tree all afternoon.

• Adjectival

• Adverbial

Multiple Choice

Is the phrase in italics adjectival or adverbial?

The book about the jungle gives me nightmares.

• Adjectival

• Adverbial

​4.2.1 page 16

​Don't let the prepositional phrase confuse your subject-verb agreement.

​4.2.4 The Textbook pages of the Assignment

​These pages help you:

Choose a topic page 2

Establish a character/characters page 3

Choose a point of view page 4

Create plot page 5

Use Narrative Techniques ... Dialogue, Pacing, Imagery/description p. 6

Use Figurative Language... Metaphor, Personification, Hyperbole, Simile,

Allusion page 7

Use Transitions page 8

Do effective editing page 9