November 20, 2014
E.Q: How has the American Dream evolved?
Obj: I can construct a informative paper based on the idea of the American Dream.
Starter:
Read the Following:
“This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It’s like a stuck record. The ear demands some variety. Now listen. I vary the sentence length, and I create music. Music. The writing sings. It has a pleasant rhythm, a lilt, a harmony. I use short sentences. And I use sentences of medium length. And sometimes, when I am certain the reader is rested, I will engage him with a sentence of considerable length, a sentence that burns with energy and builds with all the impetus of a crescendo, the roll of the drums, the crash of the cymbals–sounds that say listen to this, it is important.”
― Gary Provost
What is one objective you can set for today that allows you to improve your writing?
Activity:
1. Partner Swap
Read what your partner has so far.
Highlight two sentences that really appeal to you.
Explicitly state to your partner why it is such a sensational sentence.
Highlight two sentences that need some help.
Offer suggestions.
2. Work on Paper
Additional Source
If you are struggling to find outside sources this NY Times Article may help.
Closure:
What is something you learned today about your writing style?
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