Standard Bearer Academy

The volume at which you read your work aloud A distinctive way of putting words together that reflects the writer's personality and perspective The topic you choose to write about The number of pages in your finished work

A memoir is fiction while an autobiography is nonfiction A memoir focuses on a specific experience or theme, while an autobiography covers an entire life An autobiography is shorter than a memoir There is no difference between the two

Nathan was afraid of David and wanted to soften the blow Nathan did not know what David had done A story engaged David's emotions and sense of justice, causing him to convict himself before realizing the story was about him Nathan was not a good public speaker

Illustrations drawn in the margins of a poem Language that creates pictures in the reader's mind by appealing to the five senses The title and subtitle of a poem A type of poem that does not rhyme

Writers should compete against each other to determine who is best Writers grow and improve by giving and receiving honest, constructive feedback from fellow writers Only professional editors should review student writing Peer review is unnecessary for talented writers

Use pictures instead of words Create scenes and details that let readers experience and discover the point for themselves, rather than stating it directly Always write in present tense Never include dialogue in your stories

The Bible requires all Christians to be professional writers Jesus taught that we should let our light shine before others, using our gifts to serve and glorify God Writing that is not published has no value The Bible does not address the topic of sharing gifts with others

Only point out mistakes — the writer already knows what is good Only say positive things to avoid hurting feelings Be specific, honest, and kind — start with genuine praise, then offer specific suggestions using 'I' statements Let the teacher handle all feedback — students should not critique each other