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Select a subject to write about: person, place, or thing. |
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Write phrases describing how your subject makes you feel and why you feel this way. |
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Write many phrases telling unique qualities of your subject. |
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Explain why your subject is important to you and why you adore it so much! |
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Join some of your phrases into lines for your ode. Remember they don't have to rhyme! |
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Revise your lines following these steps: - take away any lines that are too similar - add more feeling to any meaningless lines - pick a good opening line or sentence - order the remaining lines into their best sequence - select a good closing line that clearly expresses your feelings about the..subject |
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Rewrite your ode in a final draft and maybe even add an illustration. |
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Writing an Ode...
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The Art and Aspirations of a Commenter
I believe in the power of a free exchange of ideas. I also recognize that words or access to
some information can be of harm to others, intentionally or unintentionally. As a
commenter, I therefore aspire to participate responsibly in the great online conversation
by:
* treating all bloggers with respect.
* seeking first to understand what is being said.
* celebrating another's accomplishments.
* using school appropriate language.
* rephrasing ideas in the blog that made me think, made me feel, or helped me learn
to let the blogger know his/her voice has been heard.
* commenting specifically and positively, without criticism. If I disagree, I will
comment appropriately, politely stating my perspective.
* being mindful always that I may be a role model to my audience, especially if they
are younger than I.
* making no reference to, link to, and/or giving access to any information that may
be inappropriate for a school setting.
* asking at least one question in my comment with the hopes of continuing a
conversation and deepening thinking.
* using a triple check before submitting any comment: Would I be happy to have my
mother read this comment? My grandmother? My favorite teacher?
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