In our writing we are working on showing, not telling. We are also using this to tie into inferences in reading. Here are some great examples of our writing. These short excerpts were taken from our personal narratives. Under each excerpt is the inference the class made about the sentence.
My heart was pounding. The outside of me was trembling and the inside was racing." -Kayla
Inference :She is feeling nervous and excited
"When I saw the blood I just stood there and didn't know what to do." -Max
Inference: He was feeling surprised
"I was all ready in my sprinting position, ready to run." -Jacob
Inference: He was scared.
"As the Voyage went to the top I put my arm around the ride so hard that my knuckles turned white."-Lucas
Inference: He was nervous and scared.
"I was jumping up and down screaming."-Jaimie
Inference: She was excited.
"I clenched my teeth, waiting for the drop."-J.C.
Inference: He was really nervous.
"I tripped and fell on the asphalt, before you knew it was was screaming at the top of my lungs crying."-Kara
Inference: She was hurt and sad.
Nice work class!!!
ReplyDeleteI am reading The secret of shadow ranch by Carolyn Keene. This book is full of mystery an scary stuff. I reccomend not to read this book before bed. I infered when the author said 'The pretty plump blonde was not smiling as usual.' I infered that Nancy Drew's friend had a problem going on. I hope you all to read this book.
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