| Literary Term of the Week: Tone "A way of communicating information (in writing, images, or sound) that conveys an attitude. Authors convey tone through a combination of word-choice, imagery, perspective, style, and subject matter. By adopting a specific tone, authors can help readers accurately interpret meaning in a text" (Purdue Owl). Language Convention of the Week: Correcting a Comma Splice "Comma splices are similar to run-on sentences because they also incorrectly connect independent clauses. A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are connected with only a comma" (Purdue Owl). Vocabulary: WWW Review Games preparing for Quiz over Lists 5-8 on 5/5 and 5/6 Writing: How to Enter a Story: Drafting Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories Literature: Science Fiction or Fantasy Novels At Home: Students should be reading their Science Fiction or Fantasy novel independently and reviewing vocab |
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