Wednesday, March 30, 2011

It's AS slimy AS a worm in the rain... SIMILES!!


A simile is a phrase or stanza that compares two things using the words "like" or "as". Write a simile you have heard, or make one up. Use similes to make your writing more exciting!

"My best friend is AS sharp AS a pencil."

"My dog is AS smelly AS dirty socks."

"Crazy LIKE a fox."

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Idioms!!


An idiom is a phrase that doesn't have a "literal" meaning. Write an idiom, and explain it's meaning. Read what has been written, and try to choose an idiom that others haven't added yet! :)Start looking for idioms in the books you are reading! Try using them more often in your own writing! :)

Monday, March 21, 2011

What would you try... if you knew you could not fail?


Sometimes in life we don't try things that we might want to in fear that we won't be successful. Imagine not worrying about failing... What might you try then?

Brainstorm, and leave a comment to share!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

The Daily 5


Tell us about a book you are reading or have read recently during the daily 5. Tell us what the book title is, who wrote it, and write a short summary. Do you recommend the book to others? Why or why not? :) Keep reading! :)