LAB:
Today's class is all about writing. You will be asked to complete a variety of writing assignments. Use your time in the lab effectively. Don't get in the habit of putting off your writing. You're here. You have time to write. Use your time to write. No excuses. You've used all the good ones already. Now it's just you and the writing process. Get to know it. Go for it. Write.
Task 1: Today watch at least 3 500-word stories (see link below) and summarize each story in 1 sentence. Write your 1-sentence premise (summary) in your journals. Then, add to this journal list with some of your own 1-sentence premises. Try to add at least 3 of your own premises.
This story is about...
Task 2: Then choose one of the 25 Insights on Becoming a Better Writer (see below) and in your journal, write this insight word for word (they're short) and what you think of it. Why did you pick it?
Next:
Today's class is all about writing. You will be asked to complete a variety of writing assignments. Use your time in the lab effectively. Don't get in the habit of putting off your writing. You're here. You have time to write. Use your time to write. No excuses. You've used all the good ones already. Now it's just you and the writing process. Get to know it. Go for it. Write.
Task 1: Today watch at least 3 500-word stories (see link below) and summarize each story in 1 sentence. Write your 1-sentence premise (summary) in your journals. Then, add to this journal list with some of your own 1-sentence premises. Try to add at least 3 of your own premises.
- Please watch and listen to at least 3 500-word stories from this site. Note as you watch how each actor performs his/her story. Performance is more than just reading--it's helping bring alive the words of the author. These authors are between the ages of 5-13. You will be asked to do something similar for our upcoming coffeehouse.
This story is about...
Task 2: Then choose one of the 25 Insights on Becoming a Better Writer (see below) and in your journal, write this insight word for word (they're short) and what you think of it. Why did you pick it?
Next:
Task 3: today in the lab please write a draft of a 500 word story. The draft is due by the end of class today. See the handout for help setting up your story draft.
If you finish early (before the end of class) please move on to your homework assignment:
WORD BANK POEM DRAFT ASSIGNMENT:
Creating a word bank for poetry.
Go to the following website:
http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180
Once you have a list with 21 words, use your word bank to create a poem of your own.
Complete the Word Bank Poem Draft for homework if you did not complete it today in the lab. Past due assignments include the Glass Menagerie Scrapbook Project & the Coming of Age Memory Play Script. Complete these and turn in if you have not yet done so.
- Come up with a short story that should be exactly 500 words in length.
- Subject and genre is completely up to you!
- Use the handout advice to get you started.
- Use the advice from the videos and the 25 insights to help you as well.
- Write. Drafts of your stories will be due at the end of class.
When you have completed your 500 word short story, proofread and turn in.
If you finish early (before the end of class) please move on to your homework assignment:
WORD BANK POEM DRAFT ASSIGNMENT:
Creating a word bank for poetry.
Go to the following website:
http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180
- Read poems #1-7.
- As you read, choose 3 words from EACH poem and make a list. (The best way to do this is either in your journal – where you will get credit; or you may keep a word document open and minimized on the bottom of your screen to collect the words).
- Choose interesting or “powerful” words—words that draw YOUR attention; the best 3 single words in the poem. Avoid phrases.
Once you have a list with 21 words, use your word bank to create a poem of your own.
• You DO NOT have to use all 21 words in your poem.HOMEWORK:
• Your poem should make sense. Try to avoid sentence fragments. (Consider your character, setting, theme, conflict, etc. to help write a story...yes, even poetry has a story.)
• You may include as many OTHER words as you’d like.
Complete the Word Bank Poem Draft for homework if you did not complete it today in the lab. Past due assignments include the Glass Menagerie Scrapbook Project & the Coming of Age Memory Play Script. Complete these and turn in if you have not yet done so.
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