CREATIVE WRITING 12
WELCOME!
WELCOME!
Monday to Wednesday this week ( 5th - 7th) is the last chance to work on either the Pet Project or the Portfolio. Both are due at the end of Friday's class. GET TO WORK!
Friday June 2nd
Pet Projects and Portfolio.
Pet Projects and Portfolio.
Thursday June 1st
We added two more Write Brain exercises: Father to Son and Smell a Rat. Students are working to finish portfolios which are due next week and are a MAJOR portion of your mark. Get them done.
We added two more Write Brain exercises: Father to Son and Smell a Rat. Students are working to finish portfolios which are due next week and are a MAJOR portion of your mark. Get them done.
Wednesday May 31st
We added two more exercises from the Write Brain book.
Idiom Delight (131)
Fun and Games (196)
The rest of the time we worked on finishing Pet Projects which are due next Friday June 9th as is the Portfolio
We added two more exercises from the Write Brain book.
Idiom Delight (131)
Fun and Games (196)
The rest of the time we worked on finishing Pet Projects which are due next Friday June 9th as is the Portfolio
Tuesday May 30th
We have been working on our Pet Projects but also we were working on some creative tasks. These will be turned in on June 12th.
Tasks to do from the Write Brain book:
a. Free to Be (174)
b Walk in the Park (142)
c Hang Ups (126)
d Scarred Stiff (998)
e. Tweet or personal ad from a character you have created.
We have been working on our Pet Projects but also we were working on some creative tasks. These will be turned in on June 12th.
Tasks to do from the Write Brain book:
a. Free to Be (174)
b Walk in the Park (142)
c Hang Ups (126)
d Scarred Stiff (998)
e. Tweet or personal ad from a character you have created.
Wednesday May 25.
We started the class discussing the importance of checking your Pet Project proposal to be sure you have shown all of the requirements and then we did 2 writing exercises:
1My Condiments to the Chef '
2 If you gotta ask you never gonna know
See me for the Write Brain book and look at the instructions.
We started the class discussing the importance of checking your Pet Project proposal to be sure you have shown all of the requirements and then we did 2 writing exercises:
1My Condiments to the Chef '
2 If you gotta ask you never gonna know
See me for the Write Brain book and look at the instructions.
Friday May 19th
More Pet Projects
More Pet Projects
Thursday May 18th
Students made a journal entry using a drawing or photo as an integral part of the journal entry (Take away the drawing and your journal entry wouldn't make sense)
we then worked on good ole Pet Projects.
Students made a journal entry using a drawing or photo as an integral part of the journal entry (Take away the drawing and your journal entry wouldn't make sense)
we then worked on good ole Pet Projects.
Wednesday May 17th
Students went outside to write a journal entry from their character's pt of view then we continued with our Pet Projects.
Students went outside to write a journal entry from their character's pt of view then we continued with our Pet Projects.
Monday May 15th/Tuesday May 16th
Pet Project days.
Pet Project days.
Friday May 12th
We had a discussion about the variety of writing craft books in the classroom and specifically those which had helpful information on publishing and submitting for publication. We then checked in with each student on where they were with their pet projects. From there students worked on their projects.
We had a discussion about the variety of writing craft books in the classroom and specifically those which had helpful information on publishing and submitting for publication. We then checked in with each student on where they were with their pet projects. From there students worked on their projects.
Thursday May 11th
We had guest speaker Emil Shier as our guest speaker . His subject was the writing process for his novel which includes photos. Students were reminded of subtext and the importance of Show Not Tell.
We had guest speaker Emil Shier as our guest speaker . His subject was the writing process for his novel which includes photos. Students were reminded of subtext and the importance of Show Not Tell.
Wednesday May 10th
Students were away from gr. 12 due to a party safe program. Those few left chose to work on their Pet Projects.
You are reminded that tomorrow's guest speaker in the library is a mandatory activity for the class. Please be there and take part in the exercises he offers.
Students were away from gr. 12 due to a party safe program. Those few left chose to work on their Pet Projects.
You are reminded that tomorrow's guest speaker in the library is a mandatory activity for the class. Please be there and take part in the exercises he offers.
Tuesday May 9th
I gave out fliers for those interested in the Why I am Proud to be a Canadian poetry contest. This is not mandatory but the prizes are lucrative.
we then continued on our Pet Projects.
I gave out fliers for those interested in the Why I am Proud to be a Canadian poetry contest. This is not mandatory but the prizes are lucrative.
we then continued on our Pet Projects.
Monday May 8th
we debriefed about the Young Authors Conference then worked on our Pet Projects.
we debriefed about the Young Authors Conference then worked on our Pet Projects.
Thursday May 4th and Friday May 5th
Young Author's Conference - hope you enjoyed it.
Young Author's Conference - hope you enjoyed it.
Wednesday May 3rd
We have been finishing off the travel blogs. Those finished have been working on their Pet Projects.
Remember you need to be at FH Collins by 8:30 tomorrow morning . Those of you who were going to bring permission slips today need to have them tomorrow.
We have been finishing off the travel blogs. Those finished have been working on their Pet Projects.
Remember you need to be at FH Collins by 8:30 tomorrow morning . Those of you who were going to bring permission slips today need to have them tomorrow.
Monday May 1st
We worked on our travel brochures.
Remember to bring in your permission form for the Young Authors Conference which is this Thursday and Friday.
We worked on our travel brochures.
Remember to bring in your permission form for the Young Authors Conference which is this Thursday and Friday.
Friday April 28th
Students ( all 2 of them) worked on their Pet Projects and Wordpress travel blog page.
Students ( all 2 of them) worked on their Pet Projects and Wordpress travel blog page.
Thursday April 27th
Field trip to Skills Canada.
Field trip to Skills Canada.
Wednesday April 26th
Students looked at a sample of Wordpress and were to register today on the Wordpress site to begin their travel blogs. We also looked at the Geotraveler's Niche site and noted that blogs use: personal accounts, narratives, imagery, bright and interesting photos, catchy titles, and brief paragraphs and points.
Finally, students had time to work on their pet projects or to begin playing around with their travel blog.
Students looked at a sample of Wordpress and were to register today on the Wordpress site to begin their travel blogs. We also looked at the Geotraveler's Niche site and noted that blogs use: personal accounts, narratives, imagery, bright and interesting photos, catchy titles, and brief paragraphs and points.
Finally, students had time to work on their pet projects or to begin playing around with their travel blog.
Tuesday April 25th
Students were given a Pet Project Proposal form which outlined all of the learning outcomes and they need to think how their projects can fulfill all of the outcomes.
They then had the choice of working on the Pet Project, finishing missing poetry on the blog/assignment checklist or working on their travel blog.
Tomorrow we will be working with our travel blogs. Students will need to upload photos for their place of travel blog. Remember to ask permission before you publish your photos publicly.
Also don't forget your Skills Canada Permission form for Thursday's field trip.
Students were given a Pet Project Proposal form which outlined all of the learning outcomes and they need to think how their projects can fulfill all of the outcomes.
They then had the choice of working on the Pet Project, finishing missing poetry on the blog/assignment checklist or working on their travel blog.
Tomorrow we will be working with our travel blogs. Students will need to upload photos for their place of travel blog. Remember to ask permission before you publish your photos publicly.
Also don't forget your Skills Canada Permission form for Thursday's field trip.
Monday April 24th
Students should have handed in their poetry rough drafts as well as posted to the blog.
We have started a mini-unit on Travel Writing. We started with a quick history lesson on travel writing and cultural lenses. We then looked at the article 5 Tips for Travel Writes at Lonely Planet. Students are to look the website Geotravellers Niche and choose a travel blog. From this blog the student is to identify 4 methods used by the writer.
This week we will be creating our own travel blogs using WordPress as well as designing travel brochures.
Students should have handed in their poetry rough drafts as well as posted to the blog.
We have started a mini-unit on Travel Writing. We started with a quick history lesson on travel writing and cultural lenses. We then looked at the article 5 Tips for Travel Writes at Lonely Planet. Students are to look the website Geotravellers Niche and choose a travel blog. From this blog the student is to identify 4 methods used by the writer.
This week we will be creating our own travel blogs using WordPress as well as designing travel brochures.
Wednesday April 19th
Students worked on the Poetry Checklist. I handed out the last few poetry exercises. Remember that you need to have posted 10 poems as of Friday and have the checklist complete by Monday.
Students worked on the Poetry Checklist. I handed out the last few poetry exercises. Remember that you need to have posted 10 poems as of Friday and have the checklist complete by Monday.
Tuesday April 18th
Journals were due last Thursday. If you haven't submitted yours, do so ASAP.
Today we wrote 2 poems: a monosyllabic poem and a polysyllabic poem.
Also, by the end of this Friday, you must have posted at least 10 of your poems from the Poetry Unit Checklist. This is our last week on poetry so be sure to have your completed poetry work ready for next Monday. It's a unit mark so it will be significant.
Journals were due last Thursday. If you haven't submitted yours, do so ASAP.
Today we wrote 2 poems: a monosyllabic poem and a polysyllabic poem.
Also, by the end of this Friday, you must have posted at least 10 of your poems from the Poetry Unit Checklist. This is our last week on poetry so be sure to have your completed poetry work ready for next Monday. It's a unit mark so it will be significant.
Monday April 10th
We are continuing to work on our poetry unit. See checklist for details.
We are continuing to work on our poetry unit. See checklist for details.
Wednesday April 5th
Students wrote a journal BUT IT HAD TO BE BASED ON AN IMAGE FOUND IN A MAGAZINE OR ONLINE. Please include the image with your journal or provide the link to any online image.
We then worked on Found Poem #3. You can see a sample below.
We will be sharing our poetry on our online blog next Monday so be sure to have something to share.
Students wrote a journal BUT IT HAD TO BE BASED ON AN IMAGE FOUND IN A MAGAZINE OR ONLINE. Please include the image with your journal or provide the link to any online image.
We then worked on Found Poem #3. You can see a sample below.
We will be sharing our poetry on our online blog next Monday so be sure to have something to share.
Tuesday April 4th
Students wrote in their journals for 15 minutes then we went back to creating found poetry. For Found poem #2 students could do one of the following:
A. Using text from any source ( old novel, etc - We tore pages from old romance novels) students are to hi light interesting words and phrases and create a poem using these words.
B. Black out type poem - using text from any source, black out all words except words and phrases you consider important or powerful . NOTE; You cannot use more than 2 words in a row.
Tomorrow we will move to making Found Poem #3 by cutting out words and phrases from magazines and using them to create a poem.
Students wrote in their journals for 15 minutes then we went back to creating found poetry. For Found poem #2 students could do one of the following:
A. Using text from any source ( old novel, etc - We tore pages from old romance novels) students are to hi light interesting words and phrases and create a poem using these words.
B. Black out type poem - using text from any source, black out all words except words and phrases you consider important or powerful . NOTE; You cannot use more than 2 words in a row.
Tomorrow we will move to making Found Poem #3 by cutting out words and phrases from magazines and using them to create a poem.
Monday April 3rd
Students were given some feedback about their play writing work as well as reminded that the submissions for the Young Authors Conference are due by the end of Wednesday.
We then went outside to write in our journals for 15 minutes
We started the poetry unit by learning about how to access the Edmodo account to post our work. We then did an exercise called Prose to Poetry (Remember that this will be labelled Found Poem #1 when you submit). Students are also to have ready for tomorrow a piece of writing from a textbook, a novel or photos from around the school to use for Found Poem #2.
Students were given some feedback about their play writing work as well as reminded that the submissions for the Young Authors Conference are due by the end of Wednesday.
We then went outside to write in our journals for 15 minutes
We started the poetry unit by learning about how to access the Edmodo account to post our work. We then did an exercise called Prose to Poetry (Remember that this will be labelled Found Poem #1 when you submit). Students are also to have ready for tomorrow a piece of writing from a textbook, a novel or photos from around the school to use for Found Poem #2.
Thursday March 16th
Students workshopped Luke's play "Trapped" then began to finish off their script pieces. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY ANY PLAY WRITING PIECES MAY BE SUBMITTED INCLUDING YOUR REFLECTIONS.
Students workshopped Luke's play "Trapped" then began to finish off their script pieces. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY ANY PLAY WRITING PIECES MAY BE SUBMITTED INCLUDING YOUR REFLECTIONS.
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Tuesday March 14th
Students continued to work on their one act plays. All script materials ( 7 exercises and the one act play) MUST be submitted by the end of Thursday. |
Monday March 13th
As you know, I was away for most of last week. On last Friday students were to have a draft of their one act play ready. Only one student was prepared. AHEM. AHEM
The very latest you can submit the script work - 7 exercises as well as your one act play in complete rough draft form - is this Thursday Mar. 16th.
As you know, I was away for most of last week. On last Friday students were to have a draft of their one act play ready. Only one student was prepared. AHEM. AHEM
The very latest you can submit the script work - 7 exercises as well as your one act play in complete rough draft form - is this Thursday Mar. 16th.
Thursday March 2nd
Some students went to a presentation on inappropriate images on your phone while others worked on their scripts which need to be ready for tomorrow. You MUST be present to workshop your 2 pieces. They need to be in proper script form and ready to be copied to share.
Some students went to a presentation on inappropriate images on your phone while others worked on their scripts which need to be ready for tomorrow. You MUST be present to workshop your 2 pieces. They need to be in proper script form and ready to be copied to share.
Wednesday March 1st
Students went over the final assignment from this section - changing a text/prose into a stage scene. They were reminded that it's a requirement to have all 7 finished in rough draft form for Friday and have 2 in a format which we can workshop too. This is for a mark so get those in.
Reminder: In tomorrow's class anyone in grade 11 will be going to a presentation during this period. Grade 12s are not required so you will have some time to work.
Students went over the final assignment from this section - changing a text/prose into a stage scene. They were reminded that it's a requirement to have all 7 finished in rough draft form for Friday and have 2 in a format which we can workshop too. This is for a mark so get those in.
Reminder: In tomorrow's class anyone in grade 11 will be going to a presentation during this period. Grade 12s are not required so you will have some time to work.
Tuesday Feb. 28th
Students did not have any finished work to share - you are losing marks when you're not ready. I explained the next writing exercise and students went to work. All 7 of the exercises are to be ready for Friday to workshop. This is for a mark. It's part of the rubric. Don't throw away marks.
Students did not have any finished work to share - you are losing marks when you're not ready. I explained the next writing exercise and students went to work. All 7 of the exercises are to be ready for Friday to workshop. This is for a mark. It's part of the rubric. Don't throw away marks.
Monday Feb. 27
Students used their time to finish off their scripts from Thursday. Students are expected to have at least one piece to share tomorrow.
Students used their time to finish off their scripts from Thursday. Students are expected to have at least one piece to share tomorrow.
Thursday Feb. 23
Students did not have their Fortune's Wheel ready AHEM AHEM for the second time this week. We talked about the 4th assignment: Switching genres which needs to be ready for Monday. Don't get behind.
Students did not have their Fortune's Wheel ready AHEM AHEM for the second time this week. We talked about the 4th assignment: Switching genres which needs to be ready for Monday. Don't get behind.
Wednesday Feb. 22
Journals then we shared our monologues and discussed stage direction and lighting cues in the text.
I explained the assignment Fortune's Wheel and students are to be writing their own Fortune's Wheel.
Journals then we shared our monologues and discussed stage direction and lighting cues in the text.
I explained the assignment Fortune's Wheel and students are to be writing their own Fortune's Wheel.
Tuesday Feb. 21st
Journals first then we watched this video on The Fourth Wall and discussed the important aspects of writing about the Fourth Wall: timing/placement, purpose, clear stage direction. Students did not have their monologues ready - AHEM< AHEM... I am keeping track so have them ready for tomorrow. Also, your Breaking the Fourth Wall should be ready.
Journals first then we watched this video on The Fourth Wall and discussed the important aspects of writing about the Fourth Wall: timing/placement, purpose, clear stage direction. Students did not have their monologues ready - AHEM< AHEM... I am keeping track so have them ready for tomorrow. Also, your Breaking the Fourth Wall should be ready.
Monday Feb. 20th
Students watched a quick slide show on the history of theatre as we are moving into a play writing unit. We then went over the requirements for the unit (See Handouts) and read through 2 monologues. Students are to write a 1/2 page monologue for any character (You may use a character from your short story if you wish.) and have a draft ready for tomorrow.
Students watched a quick slide show on the history of theatre as we are moving into a play writing unit. We then went over the requirements for the unit (See Handouts) and read through 2 monologues. Students are to write a 1/2 page monologue for any character (You may use a character from your short story if you wish.) and have a draft ready for tomorrow.
Friday Feb. 17th
Students worked on getting in the assignments for today's deadline. Those who were finished worked on finding an inspiration from their journal entries and writing a piece based on this inspiration. Based on the will of the class, we will begin our playwriting unit next.
Students worked on getting in the assignments for today's deadline. Those who were finished worked on finding an inspiration from their journal entries and writing a piece based on this inspiration. Based on the will of the class, we will begin our playwriting unit next.
Thursday Feb. 16th
Still working on the work for tomorrow's deadline. Please have it in a format which is portable for me to take home - NO BINDERS PLEASE>
Still working on the work for tomorrow's deadline. Please have it in a format which is portable for me to take home - NO BINDERS PLEASE>
Wednesday Feb. 15th
Students continued to work on for Friday's deadline. We also read an article about writing humour. Students are to use 2 of the ideas and write a short piece or joke or idea using each.
Students continued to work on for Friday's deadline. We also read an article about writing humour. Students are to use 2 of the ideas and write a short piece or joke or idea using each.
Tuesday Feb. 14th
Students worked on the items listed in yesterday's post as well as wrote in their journals. New assignment: My Funny Valentine - write a humorous letter or poem with a Valentine's /love theme. Suggestions: a villain writes to his love, a parody of a serious poem...
Students worked on the items listed in yesterday's post as well as wrote in their journals. New assignment: My Funny Valentine - write a humorous letter or poem with a Valentine's /love theme. Suggestions: a villain writes to his love, a parody of a serious poem...
Monday Feb. 13th
Students were given the list of all the writing activities which are due on Friday:
1.Add a word
2. Far, far away
3.Writing about Smell
4. Sight for the Blind
5. Character fridge, and closet as well as "Create your Character" handout
6. One sentence story starter as well as the story beginning you wrote from someone else's story starter.
7. Dialogue between your main character and a secondary character
8. Outside to in and vice versa
9. A New Perspective - See Feb 9th
10. Narrow Escape - Where does your character go to be safe? Where might he/she escape to either literally or mentally? Write a scene using the 5 senses and including this safe place for your character. 1/2 pg min.
All of these activities are for a completion mark at this point. At the end of the term we will give them a quality control mark. I will however provide feedback for all of them when you submit on Friday.
Students were given the list of all the writing activities which are due on Friday:
1.Add a word
2. Far, far away
3.Writing about Smell
4. Sight for the Blind
5. Character fridge, and closet as well as "Create your Character" handout
6. One sentence story starter as well as the story beginning you wrote from someone else's story starter.
7. Dialogue between your main character and a secondary character
8. Outside to in and vice versa
9. A New Perspective - See Feb 9th
10. Narrow Escape - Where does your character go to be safe? Where might he/she escape to either literally or mentally? Write a scene using the 5 senses and including this safe place for your character. 1/2 pg min.
All of these activities are for a completion mark at this point. At the end of the term we will give them a quality control mark. I will however provide feedback for all of them when you submit on Friday.
Friday Feb. 10th
Next week is the last week to work on short stories. Students will hand in their stories as well as all of the writing exercises assigned so far at the end of next week for evaluation.
Next week is the last week to work on short stories. Students will hand in their stories as well as all of the writing exercises assigned so far at the end of next week for evaluation.
Thursday Feb. 9th
Students who did not have a short story yesterday shared today. We then did a writing exercise called A New Perspective. Students are to take a sub character from their short stories and write 1/2 page of the story from his/her viewpoint. Finally, we went to the library to continue on the short story work.
Students who did not have a short story yesterday shared today. We then did a writing exercise called A New Perspective. Students are to take a sub character from their short stories and write 1/2 page of the story from his/her viewpoint. Finally, we went to the library to continue on the short story work.
Wednesday Feb. 8th
We workshopped our short stories and students who did not have their four pages are expected to bring them tomorrow.
We workshopped our short stories and students who did not have their four pages are expected to bring them tomorrow.
Tuesday Feb. 7th
Fire Drill First!
This was a work day with students in the library working on their short stories. You need to have at least 4 double spaced type written pages ready for tomorrow.
Fire Drill First!
This was a work day with students in the library working on their short stories. You need to have at least 4 double spaced type written pages ready for tomorrow.
Monday Feb. 6th
Students were to do a journal entry today using a technique they have yet to try: draw, come up with story ideas or names, find pictures from magazines as inspiration...
Description exercise: Students were to find or draw a landscape (can have people in it). Find a focal point and first describe the scene from the outside in towards the focal point in paragraph form. Then write from the focal point to the outside.
Done??? You need the first 4 pages of your short story for Wednesday. Tomorrow is a work day in the library. Meet in the classroom and then we'll go to the library.
Students were to do a journal entry today using a technique they have yet to try: draw, come up with story ideas or names, find pictures from magazines as inspiration...
Description exercise: Students were to find or draw a landscape (can have people in it). Find a focal point and first describe the scene from the outside in towards the focal point in paragraph form. Then write from the focal point to the outside.
Done??? You need the first 4 pages of your short story for Wednesday. Tomorrow is a work day in the library. Meet in the classroom and then we'll go to the library.
Friday Feb. 3rd
Yesterday was a work period with students going to the library to work on their short stories.
Today we did our journals and student handed them in for marking. If you were away, you must hand your journal in on Monday.
I made copies of everyone's short stories and we did a workshop, critiquing them and sharing our critiques. If you were away, you are expected to have your short story first pages ready for critique (Kara , we critiqued yours since you left it with me. I will give you the feedback on Monday).
Yesterday was a work period with students going to the library to work on their short stories.
Today we did our journals and student handed them in for marking. If you were away, you must hand your journal in on Monday.
I made copies of everyone's short stories and we did a workshop, critiquing them and sharing our critiques. If you were away, you are expected to have your short story first pages ready for critique (Kara , we critiqued yours since you left it with me. I will give you the feedback on Monday).
Wednesday Feb. 1
Journals 15 minutes.
We then shared our 1 Sentence Story starters. Students chose a story starter and wrote their own story ( 1/2 page min.) and we shared them.
The final job was to use your dialogue skills to write a dialogue between your main character from your short story and a secondary character (1/2 page min.)
Journals 15 minutes.
We then shared our 1 Sentence Story starters. Students chose a story starter and wrote their own story ( 1/2 page min.) and we shared them.
The final job was to use your dialogue skills to write a dialogue between your main character from your short story and a secondary character (1/2 page min.)
Tuesday Jan. 31
Dates to remember: Young Authors Conference April 20 and 21. It is a requirement of this course unless you've already committed to the Rotary Music Festival.
Journals - 15 minutes (NOTE: I am collecting these this Friday.)
The One Sentence story by Hemingway: For Sale: Baby shoes; never used. Students are to come up with a one sentence story for tomorrow's class.
We then looked at an article on writing dialogue. You will be expected to include some form of dialogue in your short story.
The remaining time was spent on the short stories.
Dates to remember: Young Authors Conference April 20 and 21. It is a requirement of this course unless you've already committed to the Rotary Music Festival.
Journals - 15 minutes (NOTE: I am collecting these this Friday.)
The One Sentence story by Hemingway: For Sale: Baby shoes; never used. Students are to come up with a one sentence story for tomorrow's class.
We then looked at an article on writing dialogue. You will be expected to include some form of dialogue in your short story.
The remaining time was spent on the short stories.
Monday Jan. 30
We started with a discussion of what makes a great beginning to a short story. Then we moved to the library to journal and work on the beginnings of our short stories.
We started with a discussion of what makes a great beginning to a short story. Then we moved to the library to journal and work on the beginnings of our short stories.
Friday Jan. 27th
Students did their journals first (I will collect these at the end of next week). We then read our colour or food descriptions and the class guessed which colour we were. We have begun the fiction unit in earnest with the Building Your Character handout. See Handout Tab.
For next Monday, have an idea of the short story you intend to write.
Students did their journals first (I will collect these at the end of next week). We then read our colour or food descriptions and the class guessed which colour we were. We have begun the fiction unit in earnest with the Building Your Character handout. See Handout Tab.
For next Monday, have an idea of the short story you intend to write.
Thursday Jan. 26th
Students did their usual 15 minutes of journal writing then we did the exercise Sight for the Blind. See Handouts tab. For tomorrow students are to have finished the exercise including describing a food. We will be sharing these descriptions and trying to guess what each person was describing. We will also be sharing one piece of writing with a partner who will critique it.
Students did their usual 15 minutes of journal writing then we did the exercise Sight for the Blind. See Handouts tab. For tomorrow students are to have finished the exercise including describing a food. We will be sharing these descriptions and trying to guess what each person was describing. We will also be sharing one piece of writing with a partner who will critique it.
Wednesday Jan. 25th
Students began with 15 minutes to write in their journals. We then read a short article on critiquing (Tips for Critiquing can be found on the Handouts tab) and discussed The Red Wheelbarrow. We then read an article on Writing about Smell (Handouts tab) and did the exercise attached.
Students began with 15 minutes to write in their journals. We then read a short article on critiquing (Tips for Critiquing can be found on the Handouts tab) and discussed The Red Wheelbarrow. We then read an article on Writing about Smell (Handouts tab) and did the exercise attached.
Tuesday Jan. 24th
Students looked at the course outline and we had a discussion about what they were hoping to write and why each was taking the course.
We then read through handout Journals and Journaling and talked about what journals were for. You will need some form of journal for tomorrow's class. Finally, we did two writing exercises:
1. add a word - They started writing anything they wished after I put the word "Wombat" on the board. As they wrote, I added different words which they had to include as they wrote.
2. Far, far away - they were to think about someone who annoys or bugs them. Then they thought about if they could send him/her anywhere in world, where would it be. From there they imagined their nemesis off in that place and began writing a piece which began "One day the postcard arrived..."
Students looked at the course outline and we had a discussion about what they were hoping to write and why each was taking the course.
We then read through handout Journals and Journaling and talked about what journals were for. You will need some form of journal for tomorrow's class. Finally, we did two writing exercises:
1. add a word - They started writing anything they wished after I put the word "Wombat" on the board. As they wrote, I added different words which they had to include as they wrote.
2. Far, far away - they were to think about someone who annoys or bugs them. Then they thought about if they could send him/her anywhere in world, where would it be. From there they imagined their nemesis off in that place and began writing a piece which began "One day the postcard arrived..."
