November Imaginative Arts

November Imaginative Arts

IMPROV/Descriptive Essay



Read/Study:

                  

1- Watch this Improv Video.  
My friend Leah did a wonderful job introducing improv.  We will do a few more fun games using our skills in class.  Practice looking at people in the eye and building each other up.  Remember to make people look good!


2- Make sure you have finished reading "Call of the Wild."


3- Note cards:  Define the following words,
essay, fiction, non-fiction, imagery, metaphor, simile 

4- Make sure you have made contact with your movie group!  You should be almost ready to start some filming.  Bring your props and costumes and anything else you need.  Also, Please go fill out this Google Doc with all the information for your group.  If you don't know the information, then please get it figured out!


Know/Understand:

1- Descriptive Writing:  Go learn more about descriptive writing here. 

Option A: Choose a person that is important to you!  It could be a family member, friend, someone in history, church leader, neighbor, etc... Write a descriptive essay about this person. Describe this person in as much detail as possible.  Describe their facial features, expressions, clothes, appearance, etc...  Who are they and how do they impact you? 

OR

Option B: Choose your favorite food, animal, sport, or something like that and do a descriptive essay.  Describe this thing in as much detail as possible.  You want to make your readers understand all the emotions that go with describing your favorite thing! Use the ideas given on the descriptive writing page.

OR

Option C: Select an object:  Modes of transportation, plants and flowers, furniture in a room, or buildings in a city, etc...Write a scenario that brings the object or other objects to life by seeing the world through their eyes.


Your essay this month needs to be at least 1 page typed in 12-14 point font.  Turn your essay into your writing mentor.

You may also continue to work on your short story from last month.  You should have turned it in and received some feedback.  Your mentors are there to help you become a better writer!  Keep improving!  They are reporting to me or Sister Fontano about who has turned them in.

                  

2-  Memorization:  Memorize either the scripture or the quote or both.

“Wherefore, seek ye earnestly the best gifts,

always remembering for what they are given.” 

D&C 46:8

"The gifts given to each individual are given not only for the one who receives,

but also for those who can benefit when the gift is shared with others."

--- Robert D. Hales

We will actually pass these off from now on.

3- Penmanship:  Go watch this Ted Talk. Then, write in your best handwriting, on a piece of nice looking paper, the scripture and quote above or a scripture and quote that you love.  Think about how you could improve your handwriting from last time.  Bring your paper to class to hang above your name.
                  

Become/Serve:

1- Write a note or a letter to someone that has inspired you in your life.  Tell them thank you.  Deliver or mail your note.  Use your best handwriting!

or

2- Make a list of all the gifts you have been given.  Write down how those gifts can bless another life if you share them.