Create a dialogue using the basic rules

Show me you know the five basic rules of dialogue by creating a dialogue that describes what these individuals are saying to each other.  Have fun with this and provide of insight and history into their conversation.  Remember to practice the basic rules of dialogue listed below.  Yes, grammar definitely counts!

Dialogue - The five basic rules

1.  Put quotation marks around the words that actually come out of a person’s mouth.
2. Capitalize the first word of what the person says.
3. Punctuation goes inside the quotation marks.
4. Use commas or periods after dialogue tags depending on where they are in the sentence.
5. Start a new paragraph each time a person speaks.

Don't forget to leave your first and last name at the end of your writing!

Spring Vacation

Dear Students,

I am hoping to live vicariously through you when it comes to spring vacation next week.  While I am looking forward to getting more sleep, much of next week will be busy grading amazing Middle Ages Zine projects and working on the Yeoman.  Then there is the "spring cleaning" I have been meaning to get to this month.

So please share with me your plans for next week weather they include traveling, visiting, gaming, sleeping, eating, shopping, vegging, or what else.  Please include the details of your hopes and plans.  Where will you be, who will be with you, and what will you be doing?  Why and how will it all happen?  Help me see what you will be up to, feel your excitement and emotions, hear the environment you will be doing this, and it something involves food - I want details!

This should be a paragraph in length and at least 5 sentences.  Yes, spelling and grammar counts.  No abbreviations and watch your capitalization.

I am looking forward to your responses!

Best wishes,
Mrs. Allan

Spirit Week at LOJ

Dear Students,

Next week will be our second and last Spirit Week here at LOJ.  It's time to think back to special memories or events from our last Spirit Week in October of 2012, as well as our expectations for this next Spirit Week (2/11 - 2/15).

Our last Spirit Week in October included:

• Sports Day
• Bright Color Day
• Halloween
• PJ Day

Spirit Week Days next week will be:

• Monday, Feb. 11 – Lazy Day (any comfy clothes will do!)
• Tuesday, Feb.12 – Decades Day: 6^th Grade in 60’s Gear, 7^th in 70’s and 8^th in 80’s
• Wednesday, Feb.13 – Hawaiian Day (Appropriate dress!)
• Thursday, Feb.14 – Red, White and Pink Day
• Friday, Feb.15 – Formal Friday (dress nicely)

Write a 5 + sentence paragraph response on what was your favorite Spirit day back in October and why.  Then share what you are looking forward to for next week and why.  Make sure to include details about clothing, costumes and people.  Don’t forget grammar counts!  Avoid using abbreviations and capitalize proper nouns!

Please end with your first and last name and period!  No name = No credit!