Home School Writing CooperativeWeek Four - Walk in My Shoes Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk in someone else's shoes for a day? This week I want you to consider life from another person's point of view. You can choose to write from the point of view of someone you know, or as a character from one of the books you have read recently. (this Homeschool year). I am not looking for a list of facts about that person, but rather a creative interpretation of a single event. Before you begin writing, I want you to think about questions that will allow you to explore the feelings and expectations of the person/character you choose. Pretend you are that person. What are the most important things in your life? Who are your friends? What are some of your goals? What do enjoy doing in your free time? Do you have a job and if so, what is it? Think about these questions and any others you can think of that will help you understand the way the person/character of your choice thinks. With those questions in mind, I want you to write at least five well constructed and detailed paragraphs about one event from the person/character's life. The event can be something big that could affect the person's life altogether or something very small like what to have for breakfast. The event is not as important as your portrayal of how the person thinks with extra consideration to why the person makes the choices he/she does. Homework Week Four Organize your thoughts in an organizer like you did with me., following the paragraph structure with main ideas and details. The first paragraph should introduce us to the person and the event you have chosen. Describe the event in detail and its importance to the character. The second paragraph should bring the readers into the mind of your person/character. Discuss what they think about the event and its consequences, if any. The next paragraph should describe the way the event ended and the person or character's thoughts about the outcome. Do not follow my outline too closely if you can write more than five paragraphs. Don't Forget! Before you turn in your paper, look to see if you have... 1. ______ followed directions ( see above) 2. ______ 5-8 sentences for all five paragraphs 3. ______ Each paragraph includes a topic and closing sentence, and detail sentences 4. ______ Use of transitional sentences when appropriate 5. ______ Five elements of good writing; focus on IDEAS and STYLE (word choice should reflect the person/character you have chosen) 6. ______ clearly reworked rough draft 7. ______ Copy of graphic organizer from initial graph. I like to see the drafts! 8. ______ ONE point of view Finish the Phrase. Select one of the following phrases to complete. The only stipulation- write ONE paragraph. The paragraph could be longer than the standard 5-8 sentences for extra credit. If I was the next president I would...... Check: 1. _____ 5 to 8 sentences
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