EWC4C
– Assignment Breakdown
This
course emphasizes knowledge and skills related to the craft of writing.
Students
will
investigate models of effective writing; use a workshop approach to write a
variety
of
works; and make considered decisions for improving the quality of their
writing.
They
will also complete a creative or analytical independent study project and
investigate
opportunities
for publication and for writing careers.
Prerequisite:
English, Grade 11, College Preparation
Topic
and Description_____________________________________Percent of Final Mark
Writing Journal 20%
-
daily
practice (2 months worth - 8
submissions)
-
reflections
on progress
-
try
lots of different forms of writing
-
try
lots of different prompts for your practice
“The Writing Life” Investigation 15%
-
research
how writer’s live and work (at least 3 different writers)
-
read
a wide variety of different voices, reflect on the process
-
investigate
how a writer’s personal life can influence their writing
Critical
Reading Report 20%
-
read widely and critically (will be
provided for you – at least 5 authors)
-
find authorial voices you enjoy and
could learn from
-
determine what you don't like in
prose/poetry styles of others
Writing Blog Participation 15%
-
collaborate
in the writing process with peers on-line (at least 5 posts)
-
read
about how other “new” writers practice their craft
-
use
what you have learned to influence your practice
Writing
Portfolio 30%
- a polished piece/collection of writing
- the source material for this collection will be the students'
writing journal
- a poetry collection will require at least 12 short pieces
- a short-story collection will require at least 3 medium length
pieces
(2-5 pages)
- a longer piece (an excerpt from a novel or a children's book)
may also
be submitted
be submitted
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