Communication
Summary Explanation of Assignments
Here is a quick overview of the assignments for this unit. However, be sure you read over the specific assignment instructions that follow for each one. Review the marking rubrics for the assignments before you start.
ASSIGNMENT 1: Stealing First Base - Citation
This assignment is not only designed to teach you to properly cite your sources, but it also gets you into a library so you can see that inspiration can be found anywhere.
ASSIGNMENT 2: Expository Writing
It is important to know how to communicate clearly and effectively. Expository writing should be concise and accurately state your main idea. Be sure to read over the information on how to write effective expository papers.
ASSIGNMENT 3: Descriptive Writing
You should know how to visually describe the significance of an observation to better represent the importance of a scene, memory, character, etc. There are many applications of descriptive writing and being aware of your surroundings.
ASSIGNMENT 4: Developing Characters
One of cornerstones of telling a good story is having fully developed characters.
ASSIGNMENT 5: Conflict
Conflict is a driving force in narrative writing.
ASSIGNMENT 6: Plot
Demonstrate your learning of storytelling by pulling together all of your brainstorming into a coherent and structured plot outline. Make sure you know what a good plot diagram looks like.
ASSIGNMENT 7: Feedback FORUM
Submit a sample of your writing to the forum. You could use this opportunity to share your short story and get feedback not only from your teacher, but from your peers. If you're not ready to submit your short story, you could select a piece of writing you would like to share. Use this opportunity to collaborate. You must respond to another student's post, as well. Suggest editing ideas, offer constructive advice for clarity, and identify an aspect you enjoyed.
ASSIGNMENT 8: PROJECT: Producing a Short Story
Develop your story into your own format.