Creative Writing with Mr. Tassone (Fall 2020)-Period 0: asynchronous; Period 7 (1:13-2:00): synchronous Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Frank Tassone
- Term
- 2020-2021 School Year
- Description
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Where we become creative writers!
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Writing-Workshop VII (haibun)
Write a new haibun, described in the slides below. Then, peer-edit. Once you revise your writing based on peer-editing, then perform Author's chair. Reflect on the experience.
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Writing-Workshop VI (response to 1/6/21)
Free-write on your reaction to the events in the US Capital on 1/6/21. Then, peer-edit, revise, and perform an Author's chair, as described in the attached document.
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Aim 26: How can we write tanka?
Complete the attached document.
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Aim 24: How can we write haiku?
Complete the attached document.
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Aim 23: How can we incorporate imagery in our poetry?
Complete the attached document.
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Writing-Workshop V (free verse poem)
Write a new poem using free verse, described in the slides below. Then, peer-edit. Once you revise your writing based on peer-editing, then perform Author's chair. Reflect on the experience.
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(Aim 21 Question) Why would we write free verse instead of using a structured form of poetry?
Review the Slide presentation, then:
1. Answer the question
2. Respond to at least two others
1. Answer the question
2. Respond to at least two others
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Aim 20: How do we write a sonnet?
Complete the attached document.
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Writing-Workshop IV (form poem)
Write a new poem using one of the forms described in the slides below. Then, peer-edit. Once you revise your writing based on peer-editing, then perform Author's chair. Reflect on the experience
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Aim 18: Use of Metaphor in Poetry Writing
Complete the attached document.
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Aim 16: Why does pattern in poetry matter?
Review the Google Slide presentation for Pattern in poetry. Then, answer the question above, and respond to at least two other comments.
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Aim 15: Effective Poetry
Complete the attached document
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Aim 13: Plot
Complete the document below to practice writing effective plots.
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Writing-Workshop III (Narrative 2)
Write. Then, peer-edit. Once you revise your writing based on peer-editing, then perform Author's chair. Reflect on the experience
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AIm 12: Review of Settings, Conflict and Characters
Complete the attached assignment. If you have already begun work on it, attach that document to this assignment before you click submit.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences!! - Tassone
Please talk to your parents and have them sign up for a parent-teacher conference slot to discuss your academic progress. Yes, this is an easy way to get points for an assignment, just click turn in once they have made an appointment! The first link is for a Thursday night appointment. The second link is for a Friday afternoon appointment!
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Aim 10: Conflict
Answer the following question, then respond to at least two other students:
What do you think the most interesting type of conflict is? Justify your answer using a story (book, anime, movie, TV show, etc.) that features this type of conflict.
What do you think the most interesting type of conflict is? Justify your answer using a story (book, anime, movie, TV show, etc.) that features this type of conflict.
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Aim 9: Why does writing effective settings matter?
Complete the attached document.
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Aim 8: How can we write effective narratives (Descriptive writing)
Make a copy of the attached document, complete the work, then attach it when you submit.
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Why will using the writing process help us improve our writing?
Watch the slide presentation Aim 3 --writing process. Then, answer the question, then respond to at least two others.
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Election Day Classwork
Today is what's called an "Asychronous Class day" which means we don't have a live google meet today and you can complete the classwork on your schedule. Please make sure to do this classwork, and the attendance form in the aca scholars classroom to get your daily and period attendance. Don't forget the marking period ends Friday!!!!!!!! Be certain you spend your time today wisely making up any work you owe!!!
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Aim 3: Why should we use the writing process
Complete the attached document
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How does timed write-practice compare with your own method of writing? Which do you prefer? Why?
Answer the question in a well-written response, in which you use complete sentences and support your answer with thoughtful reasoning. Respond to at least two other people's answers.
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Aim 2: How can we free ourselves to write?
Complete the attached assignment. The following links from the document are posted for your convenience.
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Do you think that creative writing is still popular? Why or why not?
Answer the question in a complete sentence, using at least one example to support your answer. Then, respond to at least two other students, stating whether or not you agree with their answers, and your reasons why/why not.
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Aim 1: Define Creative Writing
Complete the attached assignment. The youtube videos from the assignment have been added below for your convenience.
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Do you understand the Creative Writing Syllabus? Do you have any questions about it?
Review the attached Syllabus. If you understand it, then say, "Yes, I understand." If you have a question, then say, "No, I have a question." If you want to ask a private question, do so in the private comments for the assignment.
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Class agreement
Read the Contract. Then type your name as your signature.