Literacy AutobiographyLiteracy Autobiography

Adjective AdventureAdjective Adventure

Adjective: Adjective: nounnoun :: a word belonging to one of the major a word belonging to one of the major form classes in any of numerous languages and typically form classes in any of numerous languages and typically serving as a modifier of a noun to denote a quality of the serving as a modifier of a noun to denote a quality of the thing named, to indicate its quantity or extent, or to thing named, to indicate its quantity or extent, or to specify a thing as distinct from something else. specify a thing as distinct from something else.

For 22 of the 26 letters of the alphabet, you will come up For 22 of the 26 letters of the alphabet, you will come up with adjectives (a minimum of one adjective for each of with adjectives (a minimum of one adjective for each of the 22 letters) to describe you as a reader, a writer, and the 22 letters) to describe you as a reader, a writer, and a student. a student.

You may use the dictionaries, brainstorm together; You may use the dictionaries, brainstorm together; however, these adjectives will ultimately need to however, these adjectives will ultimately need to describe you and not your neighbor.describe you and not your neighbor.

Web DesignWeb Design

On the back of your On the back of your Adjective Adventure Adjective Adventure paper, create a web paper, create a web diagram and label it: diagram and label it: Literacy Autobiography: Literacy Autobiography: Who I am as a reader Who I am as a reader and writerand writer

Use the guiding questions Use the guiding questions on the handout to fill out on the handout to fill out your web.your web.

Category StoryCategory Story

Sort the information on your web diagram Sort the information on your web diagram into two categories in your mind. into two categories in your mind.

On a fresh sheet of lined paper write down On a fresh sheet of lined paper write down the two categories and assign each a the two categories and assign each a color.color. Put an appropriate colored dot next to each Put an appropriate colored dot next to each

item on your web designating it one category item on your web designating it one category or the other.or the other.

Category Story-The SequelCategory Story-The Sequel

Sort the information on your web diagram Sort the information on your web diagram into two NEW categories in your mind. into two NEW categories in your mind.

Under your first set of categories write Under your first set of categories write down the two new categories and assign down the two new categories and assign each a new color.each a new color. Put an appropriate colored dot next to each Put an appropriate colored dot next to each

item on your web designating it one category item on your web designating it one category or the other.or the other.

Category Story-The TrilogyCategory Story-The Trilogy

Yup, you know what to do a third time!Yup, you know what to do a third time!

6 + 1 Traits of Writing6 + 1 Traits of Writing

IdeasIdeas OrganizationOrganization VoiceVoice Word ChoiceWord Choice Sentence FluencySentence Fluency ConventionsConventions Presentation-not on handout (that’s the Presentation-not on handout (that’s the

+1)+1)

Writing time!Writing time! Use your web diagram to develop two dense Use your web diagram to develop two dense

paragraphs about your literacy. Select a set of paragraphs about your literacy. Select a set of categories you came up with and use those two categories you came up with and use those two ideas to shape your paragraphs. ideas to shape your paragraphs.

Each paragraph should be approximately 7-10 Each paragraph should be approximately 7-10 sentences. sentences.

Be sure to include:Be sure to include: Topic sentences for each paragraphTopic sentences for each paragraph Concluding sentence for each paragraphConcluding sentence for each paragraph At least 10 adjectives from your adventureAt least 10 adjectives from your adventure Double-spaced and indent!Double-spaced and indent!

Introductory ParagraphIntroductory Paragraph

Develop an introductory paragraph that:Develop an introductory paragraph that: Introduces your content and provides an Introduces your content and provides an

overview of the subsequent paragraphs.overview of the subsequent paragraphs. Contains a theme or a common thread that Contains a theme or a common thread that

pulls both paragraphs together.pulls both paragraphs together. Approximately 5-7 descriptive sentences. Approximately 5-7 descriptive sentences.

Self and Peer EditingSelf and Peer Editing

Have two peers edit and score your three Have two peers edit and score your three paragraphs using the 6-Traits rubric.paragraphs using the 6-Traits rubric.

Edit and grade score your own paper Edit and grade score your own paper using the 6-Traits rubric.using the 6-Traits rubric.

Continue to revise until you believe you Continue to revise until you believe you have earned all 5s.have earned all 5s.

Title your work.Title your work.

+1 (Publishing/Presentation)+1 (Publishing/Presentation)

Type your final copy following formatting Type your final copy following formatting guidelines.guidelines.

Create a frame to surround your typed final draft Create a frame to surround your typed final draft with visuals that reflect the content of the writing.with visuals that reflect the content of the writing.

Print an extra copy sans frame for grading.Print an extra copy sans frame for grading. Your final copy of your Literacy Autobiography Your final copy of your Literacy Autobiography

with frame is due on Friday. with frame is due on Friday. Be prepared to share some of your composition Be prepared to share some of your composition

towards the end of the week.towards the end of the week.