This week, we will be finishing our unit on poetry and beginning to revise pieces for the final portfolio.
A helpful resource if you wish to read poems in a specific form (e.g. blank verse or ballad form) is the website below:
http://poetryfoundation.org/archive/tool.poem.glossary.html
Click on the form or genre that you want to read for a list of poems in that form.
Homework:
Monday: Bring two typed, revised copes of your ballad to class Tuesday
Tuesday: Illustration for your ballad due Wednesday. Each table group needs ONE trifold.
Wednesday: Bring two revised poems or set of poems (set of haiku or tanka) to class tomorrow.
Thursday: open form (free verse) poems
Friday: revise for final portfolio (due Tuesday)
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Week of January 18-21
This week, we are finishing our unit on short story with a few more days devoted to imaginative fiction, then beginning a unit on poetry.
Homework assignments:
Tuesday: 3-5 page genre fiction story (science fiction or fantasy) due tomorrow; bring two copies
Wednesday: see handout--find a song that has lyrics you consider poetic. Either print out or write out the lyrics, writing a paragraph explaining what makes this song poetic.
Thursday: blank verse poem due tomorrow (14-22 lines of iambic pentameter)
Friday: rhyming verse poem due Monday (see assignment sheet)
Homework assignments:
Tuesday: 3-5 page genre fiction story (science fiction or fantasy) due tomorrow; bring two copies
Wednesday: see handout--find a song that has lyrics you consider poetic. Either print out or write out the lyrics, writing a paragraph explaining what makes this song poetic.
Thursday: blank verse poem due tomorrow (14-22 lines of iambic pentameter)
Friday: rhyming verse poem due Monday (see assignment sheet)
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Week of Jan. 10-14
Theme verse: "And he who was seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.' Also he said, 'Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.'" (Revelation 21:9). As we study the craft of short story writing this week and begin creating stories ourselves, I would like to encourage you to consider how you can use the art of storytelling to present old truths in new ways--or perhaps even to rediscover some old truths as you see things with fresh eyes.
Homework for the week:
Monday: Write 1 page of brainstorming, prewriting, or drafting, in whatever form you prefer (as long as it fills one page) for a realistic fiction story.
Tuesday: short story proposal
Wednesday: 4-6 short story (realistic fiction) due Thursday
Thursday: Write 1 page of brainstorming, prewriting, or drafting, in whatever form you prefer (as long as it fills one page) for a science fiction or fantasy story.
Friday: 3-5 page story (science fiction or fantasy) due Tuesday.
Homework for the week:
Monday: Write 1 page of brainstorming, prewriting, or drafting, in whatever form you prefer (as long as it fills one page) for a realistic fiction story.
Tuesday: short story proposal
Wednesday: 4-6 short story (realistic fiction) due Thursday
Thursday: Write 1 page of brainstorming, prewriting, or drafting, in whatever form you prefer (as long as it fills one page) for a science fiction or fantasy story.
Friday: 3-5 page story (science fiction or fantasy) due Tuesday.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Homework for Jan. 4-7
Homework for the J-term Creative Writing course:
Tuesday: Finish creative essays (2) for a TOTAL length of 3-6 pages. May be handwritten or typed; may be in notebook (this will count as an assignment but will be weighed less than the others).
Creative essay #1: Write about the topic you selected with your table group (of names; of friendship; how we cry and laugh for the same thing; that the taste of good and evil depends in large part on the opinion we have of them)
Creative essay #2: Write about the prompt you chose from your classmate's list, in the tone you chose from the list of tone words (example: a worried essay about sea urchins)
Wednesday: write a character sketch (see assignment sheet); due tomorrow.
Thursday: personal narrative writing assignment; due tomorrow.
Friday: Finish meditation for Monday. Read the following short stories and write a one-page outline of each:
How Much Land Does a Man Need?
The Necklace
Tuesday: Finish creative essays (2) for a TOTAL length of 3-6 pages. May be handwritten or typed; may be in notebook (this will count as an assignment but will be weighed less than the others).
Creative essay #1: Write about the topic you selected with your table group (of names; of friendship; how we cry and laugh for the same thing; that the taste of good and evil depends in large part on the opinion we have of them)
Creative essay #2: Write about the prompt you chose from your classmate's list, in the tone you chose from the list of tone words (example: a worried essay about sea urchins)
Wednesday: write a character sketch (see assignment sheet); due tomorrow.
Thursday: personal narrative writing assignment; due tomorrow.
Friday: Finish meditation for Monday. Read the following short stories and write a one-page outline of each:
How Much Land Does a Man Need?
The Necklace
Creative Writing course syllabus
Syllabus
Creative Writing
Hour: 8:30 AM-12:05 PM
Teacher Name: Ms. Amber Fontenot
Room Number: 332
E-mail Address: amber.fontenot@ocsi.org
Blog Address: http://ocsi-humanities.blogspot.com
School Phone Number: 958-3000
The best time for parents to call me is: from 1:10-4:00 PM
Number of Credits: ½ credit
Course Description: This course is primarily aimed towards honing the skill of writing in a variety of genres: poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction. Students will gain background information about genres, forms of writing, style, and technique, then apply this knowledge by drafting, revising, and collecting samples of their work into portfolio form.
Class Activities: The majority of class time will be spent writing: freewriting, responding to writing prompts, drafting, participating in peer review, and revising. Other activities will include study of genre and authors, reading and discussing writing samples, and hearing and reciting works aloud.
Course Objectives:
• Students will recognize the role of God’s truth both in reading and writing; students will participate in the process of re-presenting old truths in new and fresh ways.
• Students will draw on personal experiences to write nonfiction essays and sketches about themselves and their surroundings.
• Students will write both realistic and imaginative fiction in the form of short stories.
• Students will write poetry in a variety of forms, traditional and non-traditional, with and without meter and rhyme. Forms may include blank verse, ballad form, sonnets, haiku and tanka, and free verse.
• Students will understand the revision process as an opportunity to make large-scale changes; students will participate in peer review to give and receive feedback.
• Students will gain a basic understanding of the origin and conventions of forms such as the personal essay, short story, and various forms of poetry.
• Students will recognize and use meter and rhyme schemes. Students will utilize concepts such as stress, enjambment, and line break when composing poetry.
• Students will enhance their writing through literary devices such as personification, imagery, figurative language, and sonic devices.
• Students will gain an appreciation for the oral aspects of poetry by hearing poetry read aloud and by reciting poetry.
Materials you should bring to class every day:
- A notebook (B5) for in-class writing exercises
- Loose-leaf paper OR a second notebook for drafting
- A folder for handouts; a folder for your final portfolio
- Pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters
Grading:
Writing assignments 60%
Creative nonfiction, short stories, and poetry.
Quizzes 20%
Quizzes will be given with a frequency of about once per week. There is one required poetry recitation, which will count as a quiz grade.
Portfolio 10%
A portfolio containing pieces selected from your work during the course, revisions, and a reflection assignment.
Class participation and notebook 10%
Participation includes on-task work during individual and group work time, peer reviews, and demonstrating engagement in class activities by asking and answering questions, commenting during class discussions, etc. The notebook grade will include all freewrites, writing prompts, any other in-class writing assignments, and some homework assignments.
Expectations:
- Come to class with a positive attitude and be ready to learn and to write.
- Be in your seat and working when the bell rings; begin bellwork immediately at the beginning of class.
- Assignments are expected to be turned in on time; 10% or one letter grade will be deducted per day from writing assignments handed in late, at the teacher’s discretion.
- Maximize your use of class time by taking notes, participating in discussions, participating in peer review exercises, and by writing.
- Writing assignments must be submitted typed and in hardcopy. On some occasions, you will be asked to print multiple copies (up to 4-5) for the purpose of peer review.
Class Rules:
- Respect: Respect each other, your teacher, and all school rules.
- Expectations: Come with an open mind and a positive attitude; be ready to explore, create, and ask questions.
- Materials: Come to class prepared—you should have all necessary materials and assignments when the bell rings.
Class Schedule:
Week 1: creative nonfiction
Week 2: short story
Week 3: poetry
Week 4: poetry, revision, final portfolio
Creative Writing
Hour: 8:30 AM-12:05 PM
Teacher Name: Ms. Amber Fontenot
Room Number: 332
E-mail Address: amber.fontenot@ocsi.org
Blog Address: http://ocsi-humanities.blogspot.com
School Phone Number: 958-3000
The best time for parents to call me is: from 1:10-4:00 PM
Number of Credits: ½ credit
Course Description: This course is primarily aimed towards honing the skill of writing in a variety of genres: poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction. Students will gain background information about genres, forms of writing, style, and technique, then apply this knowledge by drafting, revising, and collecting samples of their work into portfolio form.
Class Activities: The majority of class time will be spent writing: freewriting, responding to writing prompts, drafting, participating in peer review, and revising. Other activities will include study of genre and authors, reading and discussing writing samples, and hearing and reciting works aloud.
Course Objectives:
• Students will recognize the role of God’s truth both in reading and writing; students will participate in the process of re-presenting old truths in new and fresh ways.
• Students will draw on personal experiences to write nonfiction essays and sketches about themselves and their surroundings.
• Students will write both realistic and imaginative fiction in the form of short stories.
• Students will write poetry in a variety of forms, traditional and non-traditional, with and without meter and rhyme. Forms may include blank verse, ballad form, sonnets, haiku and tanka, and free verse.
• Students will understand the revision process as an opportunity to make large-scale changes; students will participate in peer review to give and receive feedback.
• Students will gain a basic understanding of the origin and conventions of forms such as the personal essay, short story, and various forms of poetry.
• Students will recognize and use meter and rhyme schemes. Students will utilize concepts such as stress, enjambment, and line break when composing poetry.
• Students will enhance their writing through literary devices such as personification, imagery, figurative language, and sonic devices.
• Students will gain an appreciation for the oral aspects of poetry by hearing poetry read aloud and by reciting poetry.
Materials you should bring to class every day:
- A notebook (B5) for in-class writing exercises
- Loose-leaf paper OR a second notebook for drafting
- A folder for handouts; a folder for your final portfolio
- Pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters
Grading:
Writing assignments 60%
Creative nonfiction, short stories, and poetry.
Quizzes 20%
Quizzes will be given with a frequency of about once per week. There is one required poetry recitation, which will count as a quiz grade.
Portfolio 10%
A portfolio containing pieces selected from your work during the course, revisions, and a reflection assignment.
Class participation and notebook 10%
Participation includes on-task work during individual and group work time, peer reviews, and demonstrating engagement in class activities by asking and answering questions, commenting during class discussions, etc. The notebook grade will include all freewrites, writing prompts, any other in-class writing assignments, and some homework assignments.
Expectations:
- Come to class with a positive attitude and be ready to learn and to write.
- Be in your seat and working when the bell rings; begin bellwork immediately at the beginning of class.
- Assignments are expected to be turned in on time; 10% or one letter grade will be deducted per day from writing assignments handed in late, at the teacher’s discretion.
- Maximize your use of class time by taking notes, participating in discussions, participating in peer review exercises, and by writing.
- Writing assignments must be submitted typed and in hardcopy. On some occasions, you will be asked to print multiple copies (up to 4-5) for the purpose of peer review.
Class Rules:
- Respect: Respect each other, your teacher, and all school rules.
- Expectations: Come with an open mind and a positive attitude; be ready to explore, create, and ask questions.
- Materials: Come to class prepared—you should have all necessary materials and assignments when the bell rings.
Class Schedule:
Week 1: creative nonfiction
Week 2: short story
Week 3: poetry
Week 4: poetry, revision, final portfolio
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