Welcome to Creative Writing!
Happy Friday--March 28th, 2014
When You Come In
1.
Please initial next to
your name on the clipboard, please.
2.
Make sure you’re
signed in to and ready to type on google drive (2nd block).
3.
Thanks, CM, for the
treats!
My
Expectation:
during this classtime we have together, you are always working on
Creative Writing. To that end, if you
finish with any assignment today before I call time, this is what I want you to
do:
Reading
Assignment: Earthbook
1. Read and relax . (This means you read for enjoyment.) :-)
2. If you’re reading a piece, and you stop
enjoying it, turn the page!
3. Did you find a piece you though was really
strong? Or really funny? Then record it on your worksheet.
4. NOTE:
Make sure your reason for selecting it is a well-constructed, detailed,
two sentences for each piece you pick.
Writing Experiment #1
Ghosts, Monsters and Bullies
(poem)
First Block:
no action today
Second Block:
Complete peer conference.
Reminder: The only acceptable
places to be on your computer today are as follows:
1. The blog
2. The sites/links on the blog
3. thesaurus.com—bookmark it now, peeps!
4. Google drive
5. iTunes/Pandora
NOTE: If LAN School tells me you are any place
else, you lose half-credit on your daily assignment, which cannot be made
up. Make sure you are on WCSD—STUDENT so
your computer is visible to me; otherwise, you lose half-credit as well.
10:30--Poetry
Vocab—Quizlet!
·
Why? …so we all have a common vocabulary to talk about
poetry. You will use MONDAY when you
revise (application).
Study the poetry vocab:
Take a screenshot of your
quiz, then send it to me:
1. School e-mail
2. Compose
3. “Kerrie Willis”
4. Screenshot = Command,
shift, 3
NOW
1.
Once you do this, go to my BLOG.
2.
Read the assignment at the bottom of
today’s agenda. It’s called “WE#2: Personal Essay, Cynefin or Comfort.
Close your computer, and read Earthbook
for ten minutes (9:05 end time).
2nd
Block Only--Peer Conference Preparation
1.
Class folder to see what this will look
like when we’re done
2.
Discuss how to COMMENT on google drive.
3.
Discuss Advice for Revising and Editing
Poetry.
4.
Look what happens in “see revision
history”.
5.
Type three questions at the top of your
poem you want answered.
6.
…and now a word about partners—listen
carefully.
7.
Share your poem on google doc with the
person I assign you.
8.
Make sure you select “CAN EDIT.”
2nd
Block Only--Peer Conferencing
1.
Read your partner’s three questions,
so you know what they most want you to comment on.
2.
Using the COMMENT function, make at
least TEN comments on each other’s poems in the margins.
3.
When you think you’re done, count
your comments in the right margin, to make sure you have ten.
4.
Finally, answer each of the questions
your partner typed. Type your answer
underneath each question.
READ EARTHBOOK WHEN YOU FINISH, IN THIS ROOM. THANKS!
Grading for WE#2: Personal
Essay
Comfort or Cynefin
Directions:
Directions:
- Open a blank google doc.
- Copy the directions in red (below), then paste them into the top of your doc.
- Read the directions carefully, so you BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND.
- Read the two choices you have for this assignment (Cynefin or Comfort), then select the one you most want to write about.
- Start your essay!
- Finish for homework (due @ tardy bell Monday).
You must answer "YES" to all the following questions for 100% on this assignment.
1. The piece is a minimum of 400 words. My word count is in
parentheses beside my name.
2. I used paragraphs to show my shifting ideas.
3. I used the correct MLA format for heading.
4. I doublespaced the whole piece.
5. I included at least five specific examples to support what I’m
saying--these five specific examples are highlighted in yellow.
6. I used thesaurus.com to replace at least five words I ordinarily
use with five more powerful, precise words--these words are highlighted in
pink.
7. All above items are complete by classtime Monday, at which time I
will submit it to Willis on google form.
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