JULY CAMP Homework DUE: Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Today we heard a wonderful story!

Your assignment is to write a story about Richard and his sister . . . . in the future. 

What becomes of them? 

What is the setting of the story? 

What is the "conflict" or "challenge" that they face? 

How is it resolved?


Use lots of description. NO BANNED WORDS.  NO CONTRACTIONS.   NO DIALOGUE
USE ALL THE SENSES when you weave your story.

In every paragraph:
indicate 1 of each dress ups
indicate 4 of the openers
include a metaphor or simile (properly indicated)

Just in case you need help with dress-ups, openers, metaphors, or similes.

DRESS UPs
who clause

which clause

because clause

www asia (acronym)  when   while   where   as   since   if   although

ly adverb

QA (quality adjective)

SV (strong verb)

Examples

The author who was an passionate abolitionist, wrote a compelling story about Harriet Tubman.

The fruit, which was farm fresh, was sweet and delicious.

He ran for president because he wanted to make America great again.

The forest will be green and vibrant when winter ends.

My mother makes us a scrumptious dinner using her right hand while she rocks my baby brother with her left arm.

The deer gather in the meadow where the stream flows into the lake.

She entered silently as we sat in front of the fire reading the Bible.

The car's motor has been quiet ever since dad replaced the muffler.

My aunt assured us that if we were planned it just right, the surprise party would be a success.

As the dancer pirouetted in her solo, she was extremely nervous although she had never been happier.

She rode the gelding skillfully and joy filled her heart as they galloped in the field.

The sun was brilliant in the noon day sky.

The man launched into his preliminary speech with confidence and poise.

OPENERs

(1) Because (bc)

(2) Prepositional (prep)

(3) ly adverb (ly)

(4) ing

(5) www asia

(6) very short sentence (vss)

(7) ed

Examples

(1) Because the forecast called for rain, I took my umbrella.

(2) Under the leafy branches of an old oak tree, we found the perfect place for our picnic.

(3) Silently, the cat stalked its prey.

(4) Embracing his mom, the boy told her he was happy she was home.

(5) When the clock struck twelve, the carriage turned back into a pumpkin.

(5) While the teacher taught the lesson, the students remained attentive.

(5) Where there is smoke, there is fire.

(5) As the campfire was lit, the children ran to find the marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers.

(5) Since the last rehearsal, the understudy has been perfecting his lines just in case he has to take the stage.

(5) If anyone knocks on the door, be sure to call a parent to answer it.

(5) Although the Bible was the more difficult King James version, the little boy read it every day.

(6) Never swim alone.

(7) Excited about attending Mass, the child bounded out of bed on Sunday morning.

Metaphor: A word or phrase used to describe something as if it was something else.

(MET) Max’s voice is music to my ears.

(MET) James has a heart of gold.

(MET) You are my sunshine!

(MET) Pablo sailed through his exams in no time.

(MET)  Melinda was chomping at the bit to have his turn

Simile: Two things compared using “like” or “as.”

(SIM) She ran like the wind.

(SIM) That guy is as nutty as a fruitcake.

(SIM) Don't just sit there like a bump on a log

(SIM) Your explanation is as clear as mud.