The Independent Project is the summative assessment for this class--students will use everything they've learned to complete a writing piece of their choice. The piece should reflect the amount of time we've spent on it. Impress me!
Suggestions and Guiding Questions for Individual Projects (choose one or discuss options with me)
1. Collection of short stories
2. Novella (50-80 pages)
3. Novel – or selected chapters of a novel with synopsis
For fiction I’d like a hint at what genre you’re going for, though a mix of genres is always interesting.
Poetry
4. Booklet of 8-12 poems depending on length, etc.
5. Similar booklet of lyrics 8-12 songs
6. Life Writing – Creative Non Fiction , series of Memoirs or personal narratives
Or a longer memoir/personal narrative/biography
7. Other??? Open to suggestions from you
General Questions
Why did you choose this project/type of writing?
Is this something you brainstormed or worked on before?
Is this a type of writing you enjoy reading? If so, what are some titles…
What are your strengths in this type of writing?
What are your weaknesses/ areas of needed improvement?
What would you like to learn about creative writing (from the project and the class?)
Suggestions and Guiding Questions for Individual Projects (choose one or discuss options with me)
1. Collection of short stories
2. Novella (50-80 pages)
3. Novel – or selected chapters of a novel with synopsis
For fiction I’d like a hint at what genre you’re going for, though a mix of genres is always interesting.
Poetry
4. Booklet of 8-12 poems depending on length, etc.
5. Similar booklet of lyrics 8-12 songs
6. Life Writing – Creative Non Fiction , series of Memoirs or personal narratives
Or a longer memoir/personal narrative/biography
7. Other??? Open to suggestions from you
General Questions
Why did you choose this project/type of writing?
Is this something you brainstormed or worked on before?
Is this a type of writing you enjoy reading? If so, what are some titles…
What are your strengths in this type of writing?
What are your weaknesses/ areas of needed improvement?
What would you like to learn about creative writing (from the project and the class?)