FINAL JOURNAL-BASED WRITING ASSIGNMENT

JOURNAL-BASED WRITING ASSIGNMENT

Introduction: This year you have been asked to explore various topics in your classroom journal. Now it’s time to find something in your journals that you would like to develop into a final product.

You can select one of your journals or several of them as inspiration.

Once you select the journal(s) that you would like to use, see how you can expand and improve your ideas. Then add or change details, strengthen your verbs, and revise mechanics and spelling.

Carefully note the requirements and the due dates.

Write a fictional short story (any genre) OR a personal narrative

• Minimum 2 typed, double-spaced pages
• Include elements of narrative writing :

• Plot (including strong introduction, clear conflict, and effective closing)
• Multiple, well-organized paragraphs
• Sensory details
• Character/characterization
• Dialogue is recommended if it will enhance your story. Be sure to follow proper paragraphing and punctuation rules. Remember – make a new paragraph every time the speaker changes.
  

• Include a title.
• Use proper heading.

Grading:

Total points possible: 85

Grade will be determined on how well the above requirements are met. Spelling and mechanics will also be evaluated.

5 points will be deducted per day for late papers.

Due Dates:

Optional: Submit a typed, rough draft by Wednesday, 5/14 if you want my feedback. If you don’t, be sure to have someone else proofread your paper. There will be no revisions allowed on final drafts.

Final Draft must be submitted by Monday, 5/19