Creative Writing

Course Overview

 

Here are the current schedule for the Creative Writing 1, 2 & 3 courses.  Course lesson plans are subject to change if the situation arises.  For more information, questions, or comments, contact Mr. Ron Rozelle.

Creative Writing 1      Creative Writing 2       Creative Writing 3

Creative Writing 1

Unit

Activities

Evaluation

Resources

Approx. Time

Basics
  • Procedures
  • Terms
  • Readings
  • Discussion
  • Models
  • Material Check
  • Test
  • Reading Quizzes
  • Essay
Handouts, textbook, film. Nine Class Periods
Memoir
  • Model
  • Draft 1
  • Draft 2 (critique)
  • Final Copy
  • Reading Quiz
  • Drafts
  • Final
Handouts. Nine Class Periods
Profile
  • Model
  • Draft 1
  • Draft 2 (critique)
  • Final Copy
  • Reading Quiz
  • Drafts
  • Final Copy
Handouts. Nine Class Periods
Short Story
  • Model
  • Draft 1
  • Draft 2 (critique)
  • Final Copy
  • Reading Quizzes
  • Drafts
  • Final
Handouts, film. Thirteen Class Periods

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Creative Writing 2

Unit

Activities

Evaluation

Resources

Approx. Time

Travel Article
  • Ch. 13

  • Models

  • Draft 1

  • Draft 2 (critique)

  • Final Copy

  • Reading Quiz
  • Drafts
  • Critique Copies
  • Final Copy (major grade)
Handouts, textbook. Seven Class Periods
Scripting
  • Introduction/Notes
  • Models
  • Draft 1
  • Draft 2 (critique)
  • Final Copy
  • Drafts
  • Critique Copies
  • Final Copy (major grade)
Handouts. Eight Class Periods
Back to Basics
  • In-class Readings
  • Review (craft, style, voice)
  • Essay
Handouts, textbook. Three Class Periods
Moral Dilemma
  • Models
  • Draft 1
  • Draft 2 (critique)
  • Final Copy
  • Drafts
  • Critique Copies
  • Final Copy (major grade)
Handouts, individual critique groups. Seven Class Periods
Individual Project
  • Proposal
  • Approval
  • Draft 1
  • Draft 2 (critique)
  • Draft 3 (critique)
  • Final Copy
  • Proposal Essay
  • Critique Copies
  • Final Copy (two major grades)
Reference library, individual critique groups. Fifteen Class Periods

Creative Writing 3

Creative Writing 3 does not have a set course schedule, as it is an independent study course.  Students are allowed a semester to compose and hand in four 12-page projects at minimum.  Daily grades are taken on participation during group critique sessions and how well a student uses his or her time.

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