Please continue working on your portfolio work. You may turn in your work for credit today or Jan. 6.
Have a happy holiday!
HOMEWORK: None.
Have a happy holiday!
HOMEWORK: None.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
3rd Marking Period Portfolio (two week project)
Instead of rushing into scripts (our next unit), I am giving you the opportunity for the next two weeks of class to build your portfolio and hone your craft by writing, reading, and workshopping. This project covers the following dates: 12/11, 12/13, 12/17, 12/19, and through 1/6 (our first day back from break).
The game: Writing & Reading.
Reason: We hear you. You have too many things to accomplish. You couldn't possibly get all the reading & writing you need to done. You have busy lives, etc. I usually conduct workshops and this sort of project during the 2nd semester, but I'll introduce you to it a little early.
How to play (please read these rules):
Students who fall in the following point ranges will receive the following grades:
The game: Writing & Reading.
Reason: We hear you. You have too many things to accomplish. You couldn't possibly get all the reading & writing you need to done. You have busy lives, etc. I usually conduct workshops and this sort of project during the 2nd semester, but I'll introduce you to it a little early.
How to play (please read these rules):
1. I am giving you two weeks (through the Holiday Break actually) to develop your portfolios.
2. You may write ANYTHING you want to. You may write poetry. You may write fiction. You may write scripts for the stage or screen. You may write articles for creative non-fiction. For each of these genres, check eLearning for pointers and tips in MODULE 3. This will be updated throughout the project.
3. You may spend your time in the lab reading as well.
4. I am not going to yell at you to stay on task, but you will receive a major grade at the end of this unit for your work and participation. Each day that you are in the lab you will receive points. See the rules and point system below.
Point system: How you will be scored?
Writing:- 1 point for each page of text you write. Half pages (or poems under 20 lines) receive no credit. 2 half-pages equal 1 page. 1/4 and 1/3 pages never count. (two or more poems on the same page count as a page, if it is a full page). No credit will be given if the work is not up to high school standards.
- 1 point for each revision you complete. You may revise any previous work, but you first need to consult someone in the class to give you feedback. This feedback must be ATTACHED to the draft.
- 1 point for each workshop feedback you write for another student. Each workshop feedback form must be dated and signed by the student who conducted the feedback.
- 1 point for every 5 pages of journalling, free writing, or brainstorming you complete. (You must show me your journal)
- 1 point for each blog post or web page you create (you must give me your blog address)
- 1 point for each 30 seconds of edited film you create
- 1 point bonus for each draft you write that impresses me. I am impressed by seeing that you have included what we have covered in class and how you apply it to make a point or to create effective, crafted writing. Bonus points will be indicated on a draft with a sticker.
- 1 point for every 10 pages of reading you complete. You must LOG your pages (see handout) and include a short summary or synopsis of every 10 page units you read. Please date and sign each entry in your reading log.
- 1 point for every book, film, or video game review you write (1 page of text = 1 point, see above)
- 1 point for every day you are in attendance without being tardy.
- 1 point for every period where you are working quietly (no excessive or loud noise), not bothering peers who do not wish to be bothered (i.e., not in a workshop)
- 1 point for every day you focus on this project.
- 1 point for every day you are not using personal electronic devices (cell phones, mp3/4 players, headphones, etc.)
- 1 point bonus to be given out per day by the teacher to one lucky student who works diligently throughout the class. Bonus points will be given as stickers on your portfolio.
- 31+ (A)
- 25-30 (B)
- 15-25 (C)
- 10-14 (D)
- Fewer than 10 points (F)
- Pluses (A+, B+, C+, D+, etc.) will be determined by quality of the work.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Reading; Choose your own writing; Book Club & Sharing
Before we move into our next unit (play/script writing), spend 20 minutes of 7th period reading the book you are reading for your book club. Instead of yelling and shouting and talking or working on the computer, unplug and read. Read SILENTLY for 20 minutes.
When you have spent some time reading, and you are feeling ready to write SILENTLY...
Please spend the rest of 7th period writing ANYTHING you want: a poem, a short story, a script, an essay, a vignette, an article, etc.
Follow the writing process to come up with something to write about, then write about it. This is completely your choice as to genre, length, style, subject matter, etc.
Just like writers, write today during 7th period. Make a date with your muse and keep it!
During 8th period, take a few minutes (until 1:30) to finish your writing session. Save your work. If you completed something, you may bring it to your "workshop".
Then get together in your book groups.
When you have spent some time reading, and you are feeling ready to write SILENTLY...
Please spend the rest of 7th period writing ANYTHING you want: a poem, a short story, a script, an essay, a vignette, an article, etc.
Follow the writing process to come up with something to write about, then write about it. This is completely your choice as to genre, length, style, subject matter, etc.
Just like writers, write today during 7th period. Make a date with your muse and keep it!
During 8th period, take a few minutes (until 1:30) to finish your writing session. Save your work. If you completed something, you may bring it to your "workshop".
Then get together in your book groups.
1. Talk about the stories or pages you read.HOMEWORK: Keep reading your book, but you will no longer meet in your book group. Try to finish the book (or as much as you want to read) on your own.
2. Talk about the things you learned about writing from reading this author.
3. Talk about what you would do differently if YOU were the writer of these stories you have read so far.
4. When you are done discussion, spend some time in a "workshop" sharing a story or poem or two from your portfolio.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Fiction Portfolio Due!
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.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Book Club; Fiction Portfolio
Assignment 2.03 (the genre fiction draft) is due today. For details please see previous posts and eLearning lesson 2.03. You may also use period 7 to gather your materials and put them into your portfolio. Portfolios will be collected next class (Dec. 5).
Put Together a Fiction Portfolio:
1. Gather all your draft files.
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.
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 next class (December 5).
During period 8:
Please gather again in your book club groups and complete the discussion sheet by having a...discussion about the stories you should have read in the collection. With time remaining in the period, select another range of pages to complete for next class, then either read or share your fiction with one another.
HOMEWORK: None. Your portfolios are due next class. Complete any missing assignments.
Put Together a Fiction Portfolio:
1. Gather all your draft files.
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.
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 next class (December 5).
During period 8:
Please gather again in your book club groups and complete the discussion sheet by having a...discussion about the stories you should have read in the collection. With time remaining in the period, select another range of pages to complete for next class, then either read or share your fiction with one another.
HOMEWORK: None. Your portfolios are due next class. Complete any missing assignments.
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