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Monday, February 15, 2016

Writing Tips, ch6-8 discussion

Paragraphs were handed back and I noted six areas students should be aware of in their writing:
1. Do not use contractions
2. Indent paragraphs
3. Use present tense
4 Do not compliment (or insult) an author.  Instead  of an author doing "an amazing job" rather state that the author "is effective."
5. Avoid intensifiers ( really, totally, very extremely, hugely).

Then we discussed the ch 6-8 chapter questions:
Chapter 6
1. Why does the memory of the day with Ray Singh seem so important to Susie after her death? 
2. In Ray and Ruth’s meetings, they finally come to the topic of Susie.  What conclusions do they draw?  
3. Describe Mrs. Singh.  What do most people think about her. 
Ch7
1. Why is it logical that Buckley is the member of the family who first feels Susie’s presence? 
2. Susie describes the large house as having a widow’s walk.  What is that feature? 
Ch8

1. What purpose does this chapter serve?