Writing Workshop Final Assignment

WRITING WORKSHOP
3rd TRIMESTER – FINAL DRAFT

Students,
Many of you have been working hard, exploring your self-selected topics or experimenting with new genres. We will now end this trimester with you selecting which of the pieces you really want to revise and submit as a final copy.
The requirements are listed below. If your writing piece does not match one of the ones below, please don’t hesitate to meet with me and discuss modifications to these expectations. (Example: You have been writing a play and you are sure on the length.)

• DUE DATE: BY FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2009 (OR EARLIER)
• TOTAL POINTS: 40

Here are some things to consider:

• There will not be a chance to revise (to raise your grade) once this is submitted. Many of you have already flagged your work for me to edit so this shouldn’t be a problem.
• Last day to “flag” an entry for this trimester is Wednesday, May 13th. Make sure you have followed the procedure of self-editing and/or peer-editing (in colored pen) before you flag for teacher edit.

Choose one:

NARRATIVE (FICTIONAL-any genre-OR PERSONAL)

• Minimum two typed double-spaced pages (standard 12 font)
• Include elements of narrative writing (plot, imagery, character/characterization, etc..)
• Include a title page with proper heading
• P.S. Those of you who are working on lengthy, ongoing stories and submitted the first installation or second installations last trimester may submit the final installation of your story. Ideally, resubmit your earlier installations as well so I can review where your story left off.

POETRY COLLECTION:

• Minimum 5 poems
• 10 lines minimum per poem [OR YOU MAY INCREASE NUMBER OF POEMS AS LONG AS NUMBER OF LINES IS EQUIVALENT TO ABOVE)
• Include sensory details, effective line breaks, proper punctuation effective rhythm.
• Each poem must have a title.
• Each poem should be on its own page
• Include a title page with proper heading