Period 7:
Please gather in your book club groups for the first 20 minutes or so of 7th period. Chat about what you have read. Talk about the WRITING and how effective (or not) you think it is. Share your ideas. Look for things that we have discussed or covered in class such as: character and characterization, setting, plot, theme, POV, conflict, dialogue, etc.
Then conclude your meeting with an agreement to read some more of the book.
Period 7/8:
When you have completed this, please go back to your own seats and prepare your fiction portfolio. The fiction portfolio is due today by the end of class:
Put Together a Fiction Portfolio:
1. Gather all your draft files. What was due? Check out the agenda on Nov. 20: Writing Day!
2. Revise your most current drafts. Proofread, correct grammar, add details, description, etc. Make sure your story is complete and you are satisfied with the outcome before you print. If you created a second draft, please label it as a second draft!
3. Make sure you have a title for your stories. Don't leave your babies unnamed!
4. It doesn't matter what project or assignment created the fiction; likely your fiction will expand and change from the initial assignment or project. Consider going back to earlier projects and revising now that you have a more complete understanding of fictional elements. It's okay to change POV, plot arrangement, add/cut words, etc.
5. When you are satisfied with your work, print these files. Make sure your drafts are numbered. Unnumbered drafts will not be given credit as new drafts.
Teacher's name (not necessary for our purposes)
Class name (The Craft of Writing)
Class assignment name (what is this assignment?)
Date
Draft # (this # will increase every time you rewrite/revise)
6. Most recent drafts (the higher number) should be on top. Paperclip or staple drafts together. A good way to check whether or not you really crafted your work is to look through your drafts. Each draft should add pages or cut them. Crafting is a series of additions and subtractions -- or sifting to reveal the polished creative story beneath.
7. Keep your drafts in your portfolio.
8. Your portfolio is due today, December 5.
This is the end of the marking period. Please turn in any late work by the end of class today.
HOMEWORK: None. Read your chosen fiction book.
Please gather in your book club groups for the first 20 minutes or so of 7th period. Chat about what you have read. Talk about the WRITING and how effective (or not) you think it is. Share your ideas. Look for things that we have discussed or covered in class such as: character and characterization, setting, plot, theme, POV, conflict, dialogue, etc.
Then conclude your meeting with an agreement to read some more of the book.
Period 7/8:
When you have completed this, please go back to your own seats and prepare your fiction portfolio. The fiction portfolio is due today by the end of class:
Put Together a Fiction Portfolio:
1. Gather all your draft files. What was due? Check out the agenda on Nov. 20: Writing Day!
2. Revise your most current drafts. Proofread, correct grammar, add details, description, etc. Make sure your story is complete and you are satisfied with the outcome before you print. If you created a second draft, please label it as a second draft!
3. Make sure you have a title for your stories. Don't leave your babies unnamed!
4. It doesn't matter what project or assignment created the fiction; likely your fiction will expand and change from the initial assignment or project. Consider going back to earlier projects and revising now that you have a more complete understanding of fictional elements. It's okay to change POV, plot arrangement, add/cut words, etc.
5. When you are satisfied with your work, print these files. Make sure your drafts are numbered. Unnumbered drafts will not be given credit as new drafts.
An MLA style heading should look like this:Student name
Teacher's name (not necessary for our purposes)
Class name (The Craft of Writing)
Class assignment name (what is this assignment?)
Date
Draft # (this # will increase every time you rewrite/revise)
6. Most recent drafts (the higher number) should be on top. Paperclip or staple drafts together. A good way to check whether or not you really crafted your work is to look through your drafts. Each draft should add pages or cut them. Crafting is a series of additions and subtractions -- or sifting to reveal the polished creative story beneath.
7. Keep your drafts in your portfolio.
8. Your portfolio is due today, December 5.
This is the end of the marking period. Please turn in any late work by the end of class today.
HOMEWORK: None. Read your chosen fiction book.
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