Creative Writing
Daily Agenda
Final Exam Workshop Doc
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Monday, May 21, 2018
Monday, May 14, 2018
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Monday, May 7, 2018
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Monday, April 30, 2018
Friday, April 27, 2018
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Monday, April 16, 2018
Friday, April 13, 2018
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Monday, April 9, 2018
Friday, March 30, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Monday, March 26, 2018
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Workshop Doc 3/20
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Monday, March 12, 2018
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Monday, March 5, 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Monday, February 26, 2018
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Friday, February 16, 2018
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Monday, February 12, 2018
Thursday, February 8, 2018
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Friday, January 26, 2018
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Crossroads Submissions!
Friday, January 19, 2018
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Monday, January 8, 2018
Friday, January 5, 2018
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
MIDTERM
Writers Eye submission (due Nov. 17)
Hollins Contest
Other Upcoming contests
Next Week
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Monday, December 11, 2017
Friday, December 8, 2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Monday, December 4, 2017
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Monday, November 27, 2017
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Monday, November 20, 2017
Friday, November 17, 2017
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Friday, November 10, 2017
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
Friday, October 20, 2017
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Monday, October 16, 2017
Friday, October 13, 2017
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Monday, October 9, 2017
Friday, October 6, 2017
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Monday, October 2, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017 MAP TESTING (short classes)
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Monday, September 25, 2017
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Monday, September 18, 2017
Friday, September 15, 2017
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Monday, September 11, 2017
Friday, September 8, 2017
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Friday, August 25, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Learning Target: I can compose a short story utilizing characterization, conflict, description, pacing, and setting.
Final Exam Workshop Doc
Thursday, May 31, 2018
- Make sure that all components of the midterm have been submitted on Canvas - you have:
- The original draft for workshop
- The notes from workshop (module just created today)
- The revised piece
- The revision reflection
- Choose a piece that you would feel comfortable reading for the class - our last class on Friday :( will be a reading celebrating the great writing you've done all year.
Monday, May 21, 2018
- Learning Target: I can revise my final script.
- Submit FINAL script on Canvas!
Monday, May 14, 2018
- Rearranging letters - 10 minute warm up - pls refer to the pic above
- Scriptwriting tips - response in Canvas
- Scriptwriting time
- Script workshop for Wednesday
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop doc
Monday, May 7, 2018
- Learning Target:
- I can compose a photograph; I can present my photograph to the class and explain my partner
- Edit and submit photograph on Canvas (10 mins)
- Presentations
- Writing time/Graffiti time
- Workshop doc
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Drafting a Scene You Don't Know How to Write - Canvas - finish
- Workshop doc
Monday, April 30, 2018
- Learning Target:
- Drafting a Scene You Don't Know How to Write - Canvas - get through steps 1-2 today and start 3 - submit what you have and finish the rest tomorrow before workshop
- Graffiti committee time Committees
- Workshop doc
Friday, April 27, 2018
- Promposal quickwrite
- Games!
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Share monologues
- Graffiti committee time Committees
- Workshop Doc
- On Thursday, we will begin writing an act of a play/TV show that we will continually revise
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop doc
Monday, April 16, 2018
- Learning Target: I can contribute to Graffiti; I can write and learn about playwriting
- Reviewing last week's writing
- Playwriting reading
- Graffiti committee plan Committees
- Workshop doc
- Graffiti exit slip - each group will turn one in
Friday, April 13, 2018
- Comment on at least 3 entries from Tuesday's "Sense and Memory" post
- 12 Lines of Dialogue exercise on Canvas
- Free writing time when finished
Thursday, April 12, 2018
- Learning Target: I can write and perform a commercial.
- In teams, write a script with stage directions for a 30 second commercial for any product or service, real or imagined - you will perform these at the end of class or on Thursday, depending on time.
- Performances!
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
- Playwriting - Sense and Memory exercise in Canvas
- Review intro reflections from yesterday
- In teams, write a script with stage directions for a 30 second commercial for any product or service, real or imagined - you will perform these at the end of class or on Thursday, depending on time.
Monday, April 9, 2018
- Learning Target: I can contribute to Graffiti; I can write and learn about playwriting
- Intro to playwriting in Canvas
- Playwriting reading
- Graffiti committee plan Committees
- No workshop tomorrow!
Friday, March 30, 2018
Thursday, March 29, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Finish Chloe and Ryan on Workshop doc
- Post piece on Graffiti for last assignment of quarter
- Flashbulb Memory exercise on Canvas
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop doc
Monday, March 26, 2018
- Learning Target: I can reflect on titles; I can continue working on Graffiti
- Titles discussion in Canvas (closes Wednesday)
- Post one new piece of writing to Graffiti blog by end of quarter
- Graffiti committee plan Committees
- Exit slip
- Workshop doc for Tuesday
Thursday, March 22, 2018
- Learning Target: I can analyze and retitle my works as necessary
- Titles reading from Sol Stein
- Reflection in Canvas
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Workshop Doc 3/20
Thursday, March 15, 2018
- Read "I Got a Story to Tell" by Steve Francis - we'll discuss Friday
- Writing time today
- Continue working on personal essay - for everyone who submitted a second draft through Canvas (thank you!), I sent you feedback. Please send me any questions you have and let me know how I can help as you craft the final draft of this.
- Submit final draft - please submit this when ready, but no later than next Tuesday. This should be close considering the time you've had.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
- Workshop
Monday, March 12, 2018
- Learning Target: I can write a journal entry from the perspective of someone else; I can continue working on Graffiti
- Writing about this girl on Canvas as a journal entry (info on Diane Arbus)
- Anna’s Shrapnel part 1 check in
- Graffiti committee plan Committees
- Workshop
- Exit slip
- Contest to consider - March 15 deadline
- Snowball writing
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Festival of the Book schedule
- Workshop doc
Monday, March 5, 2018
- Learning Target: I can identify needs for Graffiti and help create the mag; I can submit to workshop
- Graffiti mag from last year
- Workshop doc for tomorrow
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Is the workshop today? article
- T-shirts!!!!
- Writing spaces sharing
- Workshop
Monday, February 26, 2018
- Learning Target: I can revise writing based on feedback.
- Writing space reflection - Canvas
- Revising personal essay based on feedback - resubmit on Canvas
Thursday, February 22, 2018
- Learning Target: I can write a personal essay incorporating some/all of the following: perspective, pacing, unique details, dialogue, anecdotes, and evidence.
- Personal essay writing time - submit draft on Canvas at end of class - assignment closes Friday
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Unfinished Jigsaw - only have 9 submissions - what's up?
- The Guardian investigative reports - Canvas reflection (assignment closes 2/22)
- Other links: PublicIntegrity The Center for Investigative Reporting
- Submit to Workshop Doc (second part of class) - adding in 0's for folks who have not submitted to workshop yet
- Workshop time - 3:00ish
Friday, February 16, 2018
- Learning Target: I can submit to contests.
- Submit to "Unfinished Jigsaw Final" on Canvas - assignment closes on Friday.
- If finished, make sure you're caught up on all other Canvas assignments, including Anna's Shrapnel Part 1.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Sharing New Yorker Personal History Essays
- Workshop Doc - finish Finney's story
- Submit final Unfinished Jigsaw to Canvas
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- New Yorker Personal History Essays - select one to read (assignment closes 2/15)
- Workshop Doc
Monday, February 12, 2018
- Learning Target: I can write about an embarrassing memory; I can share and continue making progress on the personal essay.
- #whoops (Canvas discussion board)
- Catching up on last week - The Personal Essay (final draft due towards end of 3rd quarter)
- Workshop Doc
Thursday, February 8, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop; I can identify and explain the elements of the personal essay.
- Finish Alice's piece in Workshop Doc
- Read through "The Personal Essay" and reflect in Canvas about what elements of this stand out to you. We are going to be starting a personal essay next, so start thinking of topics you'd like to write about.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop Doc
Monday, February 5, 2018
- Learning Target: I can write with explicit and purposeful details.
- Anna's Shrapnel exercise (complete part 2 today - do part 1 outside of school)
- Sharing time from #FreewriteFriday
- Workshop Doc
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- David Sedaris's "Get Your Ya-Ya's Out"
- Workshop Doc
Friday, January 26, 2018
- Learning Target: I can write non-fiction
- #FlashbackFriday - Write a flash piece about a time in your life - make sure it has an engaging introduction and circular ending
- Create a timeline of events depicting your life by using newspaper headlines. Try to focus on events that didn’t involve you directly, but connect them to the pivotal events in your life.
- Sharing time
Thursday, January 25, 2018
- Learning Target: I can prepare a draft for Unfinished Jigsaw
- Unfinished Jigsaw is a kindergarten-12th grade collection of short pieces - darker, more mature themes should be avoided here
- Submit a draft on Canvas by the end of class
- I know we've done a lot of drafts and submissions lately - it's that time - starting non-fiction next week!
Crossroads Submissions!
Friday, January 19, 2018
- Learning Target: I can learn about creative writing opportunities in my community; I can demonstrate skill in the horror genre
- Visit from Kirsten Miles
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Sharing #highschoolin5words
- Workshop doc (Crossroads piece)
Friday, January 12, 2018
- Learning Target: I can use word choice to enhance description; I can write for contests
- #highschoolin5words - I saw this hashtag on Twitter yesterday and read some very entertaining answers - but I'm curious how you would characterize your high school experience in five words.
- Continue Crossroads draft - submit your progress, even if the draft isn't finished, to Canvas by the end of class
Thursday, January 11, 2018
- Learning Target: I can write for contests.
- Crossroads flyer
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop doc
Monday, January 8, 2018
- Learning Target: I can share my writing; I can understand and discuss different forms of poetry.
- Sharing weather writing
- Read "Some Given Forms" - discussion to follow
- Workshop doc - workshop Tuesday
Friday, January 5, 2018
- Learning Target: I can discuss the importance of weather and write descriptively about the weather.
- “Remember to get the weather in your damn book--weather is very important.” - Ernest Hemingway
- Why is weather important?
- First, we'll go outside and take as many notes as you need to.
- Compose at least a paragraph working the weather into a narrative - this can all be created today or the weather can be incorporated into something you've already written.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- KTR Partnership?
- Workshop doc
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
- Learning Target: ; I can submit writing to workshop.
- 13 Books to Watch for in 2018 - please read - no assignment linked to this
- Goals for 2018 Discussion Board in Canvas
- Read this on poetic forms - it's important that you know this for Friday
- Writing time - free choice - make sure you add something to workshop doc below
- Workshop doc for tomorrow
MIDTERM
Writers Eye submission (due Nov. 17)
Hollins Contest
Other Upcoming contests
Next Week
- Learning Target: I can learn about creative writing opportunities in my community; I can demonstrate skill in the horror genre
- Visit from Kirsten Miles
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
- Learning Target: I can revise my work for contests; I can give constructive and critical feedback to others
- Submit final Bus Lines poem via Canvas
- Please make sure you turn in your Bus Lines entry form to Ms. Csapo
- You can begin midterm revisions using this doc
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
- Learning Target: I can submit my writing to contests
- Grades are updated
- Bus Lines contest - the entry deadline is Friday, so please fill out the form, get the parent signature, and bring back on Wednesday
- Drop a writing piece into Canvas for midterm - this is what will be critiqued and revised - if you're doing poetry, include three poems - today is deadline to receive full credit for this part of midterm
- Graffiti posting - take some time to do this prior to midterm
Monday, December 11, 2017
- Learning Target: I can create a complete poem on a topic using specific images; I can show that language can be more plastic and draw images from the objective world; I can share my writing
- Dre'Nashia and Hannah's survey
- Poems that utilize lists - Elizabeth Bishop's "The Fish" Gary Soto - "Ode to the Yard Sale"
- 15 minute exercise: For the first five minutes, create a list with as many items as possible. For the last ten minutes, you are going to create a poem utilizing the list you created.
- Midterm exam schedule
- Fan Fiction sharing time
- Drop a writing piece into Canvas for midterm - this is what will be critiqued and revised (by Tuesday)
- Graffiti posting - take some time to do this
- Workshop partners
Friday, December 8, 2017
- Learning Target: I can write fan fiction
- Happy Fan Fiction Friday!
- Fan Fic link 1 Fan Fic link 2
- Fan Fic writing time - Google Docs
- Drop a writing piece into Canvas for midterm - this is what will be critiqued and revised
Thursday, December 7, 2017
- Learning Target: I can review and update Graffiti posting guidelines; I can post quality writing to Graffiti
- Review Graffiti posting guidelines
- Should we publish this?
- Post one of your writing pieces to Graffiti
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop Doc
Monday, December 4, 2017
- Learning Target:
- Banned books
- Rita Dove's 10 Minute Spill - complete in Canvas
- Banned Books response in Canvas followed by class discussion
- Workshop Doc
Thursday, November 30, 2017
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop doc (finish Ryan's piece)
- Bus Lines time
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop doc
Monday, November 27, 2017
- Learning Target: I can write with an eye for past detail; I can prepare a draft for a contest.
- Who We Were exercise
- Bus Lines! - draft due Thursday
- Workshop doc
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Monday, November 20, 2017
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop doc
Friday, November 17, 2017
- Essential question: How does sound affect poetry?
- Learning Target: I can consciously use sound to affect my poetic voice.
- Using the Sounds reading as reference, create a poem relating to the unique foods brought in.
- Submit to Workshop doc
Thursday, November 16, 2017
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Submit emulation poetry on Canvas
- Workshop doc
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
- Learning Target: I can submit my writing to Writers Eye; I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Writers Eye deadline is Wednesday. The link to submit is here.
Monday, November 13, 2017
- Learning Target:
- Writers Eye deadline is Wednesday. The link to submit is here.
- Workshop doc for Tuesday
Friday, November 10, 2017
- I can explain how the importance of sound in poetry and
- Sounds reading
- Analyzing the usage of sound in Langston Hughes's "April Rain Song"
Thursday, November 9, 2017
- Learning Target: I can revise my writing based on specific feedback.
- Kirsten Miles had to reschedule - she will be in soon.
- Submit Writers Eye 3rd draft on Canvas
- Continue poetry emulation
- When done w/ both, consider writing for contests - extra credit for Bus Lines submissions.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
- Learning Target: I can construct a poem in a coherent order considering sequence, sound, and imagery
- Construct your poem
- Sharing
Thursday, November 2, 2017
- Learning Target: I can learn about creative writing opportunities in my community; I can demonstrate skill in the horror genre
- Visit from Kirsten Miles
- Sharing horror stories (if time)
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
- Learning Target: I can explain how sound affects poetry; I can write in the horror genre
- Poetry and sound
- Horror tips
- Horror collaborative writing
Monday, October 30, 2017
- Learning Target: I can identify styles of poets and emulate those styles in my own poetry.
- Read through poetry links in Canvas
- Begin a poetry doc in Google Drive - think of it as your poetry notebook that you will add to this throughout the unit
- Begin emulating different poetry styles you read - we will spend time this week and throughout this unit on emulation as your poetic voice grows and develops.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
- Learning Target: I can compose a short story utilizing characterization, conflict, description, pacing, and setting.
- Writing time - submit via Canvas
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
- Learning Target: I can compose a short story utilizing characterization, conflict, description, pacing, and setting.
- Workshop doc (finish from last week)
- Writing time - As we close out our study of the short story, compose a short story utilizing what we have studied - characterization, conflict, description, pacing, and setting - no limit requirement, but demonstrate proficiency in those areas
Monday, October 23, 2017
- Learning Target: I can revise my work based on feedback.
- Share 7x7x7 poems
- Writers Eye draft time - submit second submission via Canvas
- Upcoming contests to be aware of
Friday, October 20, 2017
- 7X7X7 poems
Thursday, October 19, 2017
- Learning Target: I can create ways to spread Graffiti
- Setting and pacing exercise in Canvas
- CHS Graffiti - IDEAS
- Writing time
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop doc (last chance for Q1 participation)
Monday, October 16, 2017
- Learning Target: I can discuss characterization and writing style.
- Discussion on Edwidge Danticat's "New York Day Women"
- Read and respond (if necessary) to Canvas comments
- Workshop doc for Tuesday (last chance for Q1 participation)
Friday, October 13, 2017
- Writers Eye small group workshop
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
- Word clouds
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop doc for 10/10
Monday, October 9, 2017
- Learning Target: I can write a scene using description, action, and dialogue; I can use appropriate dialogue tags.
- Share cookie reviews from Friday
- Dialogue practice (Canvas)
- Creative writing opportunity for girls
- Workshop doc for 10/10
- Read Edwidge Danticat's "New York Day Women" by Thursday
- Remidner: Make sure Sherman Alexie reflection is posted
Friday, October 6, 2017
- Cookie writing
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Monday, October 2, 2017
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- Craft exercise on Canvas - Details - Getting Specific
- Read Sherman Alexie's "An Indian Education"
- Add your piece to Workshop Doc for Tuesday and begin reading
Friday, September 29, 2017
- Learning Target: I can write with my community.
- Surprise!
Thursday, September 28, 2017 MAP TESTING (short classes)
- Learning Target: I can complete and submit the first draft of my Writers Eye piece.
- Writers Eye writing time - SELF-GUIDED TOUR
- Draft due today through Canvas
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop doc
Monday, September 25, 2017
- Learning Target: I can demonstrate understanding of climax in the narrative plot structure.
- Writers Eye draft due Thursday on Canvas
- Plot activity - Canvas
- Flannery O'Connor Response on Canvas
- Workshop doc for Tuesday
Thursday, September 21, 2017
- Learning Target: I can begin my first draft for Writers Eye
- Writers Eye writing time - SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Workshop Doc
- Writers Eye writing time - SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Monday, September 18, 2017
- Learning Target: I can explore the development of plot in the short story.
- Writers Eye trip tomorrow at 11:30
- Plot
- Workshop Doc for Tuesday
Friday, September 15, 2017
- Learning Target: I can work collaboratively to design a t-shirt to represent Graffiti
- T-shirt design time
Thursday, September 14, 2017
- Plot
- Writing time - use feedback from Tuesday's workshop; start thinking about next week's workshop as well as what you'd like to publish on Graffiti
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Use this Workshop doc - 2-4 workshop groups
- Revision time based on workshop feedback
Monday, September 11, 2017
- Learning Target: I can continue exploring characterization and showing my understanding through writing exercises
- Complete step 4 (villains) on character-building
- Post a piece of writing to workshop doc - read through this before Tuesday's class
- Read Flannery O'Connor's "Everything that Rises Must Converge" for Friday
Friday, September 8, 2017
- Learning Target: I can express myself in ways that do not involve words.
- Rita Dove poetry selections
- Awesome Friday Surprise!
Thursday, September 7, 2017
- Learning Target: I can continue building a unique character; I can continue/revise my writing piece.
- Rita Dove poetry selections
- Character building - Step 4
- Graffiti
- Writing time
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
- Learning Target: I can give and receive critical feedback in workshop.
- Writers Eye Permissions
- Character building - Step 3
- Blackout poetry check-in/time to finish
- Workshop cheat sheet
- Workshop doc - place writing here
Friday, September 1, 2017
- Learning Target: I can create a blackout poem.
- Tips for creating blackout poetry
- Newspapers are on the floor by the desktop computer - I'm sorry I can't be here today (migraine)
- Blackout poetry!
Thursday, August 31, 2017
- Learning Target: I can create contrasts in my character; I can continue writing my first workshop piece
- What does not go together?
- Characterization exercise - Step 2 - creating believable contrasts within your characters
- Share?
- Writing time
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
- Learning Target: I can participate in a workshop simulation; I can describe characterization techniques and begin creating a dimensional character.
- Raymond Carver's "Why Don't You Dance?"
- Characterization Exercise - Step 1 (don't forget to share w/ Kayser)
- Workshop doc
- Workshop norms
- Writing time
Monday, August 28, 2017
- EQ: Why do we write?
- Learning Target: I can analyze a short story for theme and purpose.
- Raymond Carver's "Popular Mechanics"
- Why do we write? - activity
- Writing time
Friday, August 25, 2017
- EQ: Where do ideas come from?
- Learning Target: I can discuss my ideas on creativity and how it relates to me as a writer.
- Steal Like an Artist
- Creativity discussion
- What I'm reading...
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
- Learning Target: I can describe my classmates and this course.
- Field trip: Writers Eye - September 21
- Who are we?
- Graffiti mag
- Survey
- Writing exercise
Learning Target: I can compose a short story utilizing characterization, conflict, description, pacing, and setting.