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Biographies

Hi Everyone!

Last week we read, Matthew Henson at the Top of the World.  The genre of this book was biography.  A biography is a story about some one's life.  Do you think that one day someone will write a biography about you?  If you were a writer (and you are!) who would you write a biography about?

This week we are going to read some short biography's and take a try at writing one, too!

Happy Writing!
Mrs. Murphy

How to write a biography

Personal Narratives

Hello!  :-)

This week we begin looking at Personal Narratives.  I think you will enjoy this type of writing because...it's all about YOU!  This type of writing is always fun to write and especially enjoyable to read. 

Here are some links to help you learn more about personal narratives.

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/hh/writeideas/articles/0,28372,606653,00.html
http://home.earthlink.net/~jhholly/pnarrative.html
http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/writing.htm

Types of Writing...

Hi!
This week we will continue our writing using the story Miss Nelson is Missing.  I have included a reading of this story below for you to enjoy and to help refresh your memory of the story.  Remember...we stopped reading the story mid-way.  Be good and only listen to the point where Miss Nelson has not yet returned.  We will continue our writing this week with a compare and contrast activity.  I wonder who will compare and contrast!  LOL
Have a great week!
Mrs. Murphy

Miss Nelson is Missing

Common Proofreading Marks

Hello HFCS Students!

Here is a link to help you interpret common proofreading marks and common abbreviations.  I hope this helps you in the editing process of your writing!

Happy Writing!
Mrs. Murphy

http://webster.commnet.edu/writing/symbols.htm