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Creative Writing Grades: 9-12 Teacher: Ms. Brock Term: Fall 2013 Course Description In this elective writing class, students will learn to identify and use the elements that characterize good writing and build the competency skills that make writing clear and purposeful. Students will complete a series of creative assignments and projects, which will guide them on the road to writing proficiency. THIS IS A WRITING INTENSIVE COURSE! Students will be expected to produce writing on a daily basis. Additionally, students will be required to publish many of their writings on the class website which is available for public viewing. Topics of Instruction Writing Assignments may include but not be limited to the following: Autobiography Personal Narrative/ Mystery 6-Traits Memoir Writing Poetry Conventions Descriptive Writing Journalism Figurative Language Character Sketch Reviews Blogging Childrens Book Science Fiction/Fantasy Journaling Dialogue Scriptwriting Short Story Major projects include the following: Literary Magazine (Group Project) We will publish a literary magazine for our class. Each student must submit at least two creative writing samples. Students may submit artwork as well. Additionally, students will work as editors, proofreaders, art directors, and writers. This project occurs at the end of the semester. Writing Portfolio (Individual Project) The writing portfolio will include a table of contents, revised writing samples, and self-evaluation essays. The finished product will be 50 percent of your final exam. Please keep all final copies of your writings throughout the semester. This will make it easier to put together your portfolio. Childrens Book (Individual Project) Students in creative writing will create a childrens book that will be published. Grading and Assessment Grading Scale A 90%-100% B 80%-89% C 70%-79% D 65%-69% F 64% or below
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CREATIVE WRITING SYLLABUS

Most assessments will be in the form of a writing assignment. For example, students will learn how to write a character sketch; then, as a test of their knowledge, they will write one. With each assignment, students will receive a rubric with a detailed explanation of grading for that assignment. All points earned for any assessments are weighted equally. Students may keep a running tab of grades and can figure out their average at any time by calculating the total number of points earned divided by the total number of points possible. Major writing assignments will be worth 75-150 points. Additional assessments include: Quizzes: Periodically you may be given quizzes to assess your knowledge gained in writers workshops. Quizzes will typically be worth 5 to 50 points depending on the amount of time spent on the material. Blog: Responses to blog posts will be assessed every three weeks they are worth 10 points each. You will be posting your responses to writing prompts on the class blog, and I will publish them as they are assessed. You may write DO NOT PUBLISH at the top of any response you prefer to remain private, but you must publish at least TWO writer responses every three weeks. Late blog posts will not be counted. The blog is considered a major writing assignment. Take it seriously. Writing Portfolio, Literary Magazine, Final Writing/Exam: The writing portfolio is worth 50% of your final exam. All students must hand in a writing portfolio. The literary magazine is worth 25% of the final and the in-class writing will make up the remaining 25%. Class Participation: Class Participation includes attendance, promptness, level of engagement in class, listening skills, behavior, and preparation. Score is based on a rubric, which will be discussed in class. Make-up Work: If you are absent when a major assignment is due, it must be turned in on your first day back. (i.e. If you are absent the day portfolios are due, you must turn it in by the end of the school day you return in order to receive credit.) The writing prompts/reader reponse will be uploaded to the class blog each day of class, if you are absent, check the website to complete your daily writer response. You must have your blog post completed by the next class in which you are present to receive credit. Late Work Policy: In life we must adhere to deadlines, and school is no exception. However, deadlines may be extended for justifying circumstances as long as teacher is notified by filling out an extension form by the due date of the project. Students may receive up to two extensions throughout the semester. All work for which an extension form is not filled out and submitted in a timely manner will adhere to the following guidelines: Students will receive 10% deduction for each day late. After three days late, students may not receive more than 70% credit for assignments. Assignments which are 10 or more days late will only receive 50% credit. Revision Work: As we promote revision in writing, students will be able to revise work for which they wish to improve. Revisions may be submitted at any point in the semester, up to two weeks prior to the close of the semester. Late work is not eligible for resubmission. Retake Policy: It is my policy that students may retake quizzes they are unsatisfied with, however, the following applies to retakes: 1. Student must attempt the first administration of the quiz. 2. A retake will not be scored above a 90%. 3. In order to be eligible for a retake, student must correct original exam, and complete a retake form at least 3 days before scheduling a retake.
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PLAGIARISM/ CHEATING: If you use ideas or passages from another writer for example, from a book, a magazine or a website you must give proper credit to the original source. If you dont, it is considered cheating plagiarism, to be exact and you will automatically receive a failing grade on that assignment, along with other consequences listed under cheating in the student handbook. All students will be required to complete a plagiarism and cheating unit at the beginning of the semester. ***Engaging in plagiarism and/or cheating is just a bad idea. Remember, when you choose the behavior, you also choose the consequence*** Classroom Procedures and Expectations Students are expected to follow classroom policies and procedures at all times as well as the student handbook rules. Much of the class participation grade will be based on ability to follow all rules within the classroom. Policies and procedures will be discussed and posted in class. Daily Writer Response Rubric Daily Journaling will be worth 10 points per day for a total of 20-30 per week. Writings will be evaluated every three weeks and assessed according to the following guidelines. 10 points Students writing reflects a great deal of creativity and thoughtful reflection. Student answers all parts of the questions/writing prompt in a minimum of five complete sentences. Student met the following three basic requirements: writing is spell checked, prompt is written above response, and journal entry is dated appropriately. 8 points Students writing reflects creativity and thoughtful reflection. Student answers all parts of the questions/writing prompt in a minimum of four complete sentences or student is missing one of the three basic requirements. 6 points Students writing reflects creativity. Student answers some of the questions/writing prompt in a minimum of four complete sentences and student is missing one of the three basic requirements. 4 points Students writing reflects some creativity. Student answers some of the questions/writing prompt in less than four complete sentences and student is missing more than one of the three basic requirements. 2 point Students writing reflects little creativity. Student answers some of the questions/writing prompt in less than four complete sentences and student is missing more than one of the three basic requirements. 0 points No attempt is made to respond to the journal question/writing prompt.

Creative Writing Fall Semester 2013


Teacher: Ms. Brock PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM AND RETURN TO ME. I have read and understand the syllabus, including all classroom policies and procedures, for Creative Writing. Student Name (PRINTED NAME): ___________________________________________ Student Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________ (Who would I contact if I had important information to share?) Parent/Guardian Contact (PRINTED NAME): ___________________________________ Contact Phone #: __________________________ Alternate phone #: ________________________ Contact Email: ________________________________________________ Three of my talents are: My favorite book or favorite type of book is: I like writing because: I dont like writing because: One thing you should know about me is:

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