Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Tuesday's lesson and homework

The novel begins with Paul giving his first impressions of Keller. Identify each of the sections in which Paul describes Keller. Note the use of language.

No wdescribe Paul as you see him, using language as effectively as you can. Try choosing a scene and imagining what Paul looks like in this situation.

Editing checklist
 
Sentence length – varied length or deliberately chosen length
Sentence openings – varied openings
Punctuation – used correctly and with variety
Have you tried to use something other than commas and full stops?
Vocabulary – try to find two or three places where you can use a more effective word – look at verbs particularly
Use of figurative language - similes, metaphors
Alliteration
Assonance



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