Writing Goals.
Writing is a medium for expression, articulation, and social change. In both English 9 and English 10 Honors, we will be exploring different realms involved in writing. Just as there are many literary movements and genres, there are many styles of writing with different intended audiences and structured purposes.
Reflective Writing & Journaling
Every Tuesday and Thursday, we will journal for the first ten minutes of class. This is your space to pour out your thoughts. Entries can address the given prompt, reflect on a previous or ongoing lesson, or take the format of a free write. However, the purpose is to provide a low-stakes writing space for you to build on the practice of articulating your ideas and organizing thought on paper.
Narrative & Memoir Writing
For the first quarter, we will be working on narrative writing. Personal narratives are built around the idea of elaborating and reflecting on one event that somehow had a meaningful impact. The difference between personal narratives and memoirs is the number of events or memories that they focus on. The 10H summer reading (The Glass Castle & The Color of Water were examples of memoir writing).
Research & Informative Writing | Academic & Expository Writing
For the second quarter, we will be working on research skills and informative writing. While the personal narrative provides a space for a more free form style of writing, the research paper is more structured and expository in nature. Nonetheless, there is room for individualized and critical creativity when selecting a topic and the manner of presentation within the paper.
Persuasive & Argumentative Writing
For the third quarter, we will be working on persuasive writing. Argumentative writing and persuasive writing are typically referenced as cousins in regards to writing styles. The difference between the two is that persuasive writing expresses a supported opinion with a call to action and an intention of persuading the audience. Argumentative writing expresses a supported opinion, but rather than including a call to action, it simply elicits a perspective on something.
Literary Analysis & Critical Writing
For the fourth quarter, we will be finalizing the growth of our literary analyses. As it approaches, we will talk more about analyzing works collectively and really delving into the ideological premises of texts.
Reflective Writing & Journaling
Every Tuesday and Thursday, we will journal for the first ten minutes of class. This is your space to pour out your thoughts. Entries can address the given prompt, reflect on a previous or ongoing lesson, or take the format of a free write. However, the purpose is to provide a low-stakes writing space for you to build on the practice of articulating your ideas and organizing thought on paper.
Narrative & Memoir Writing
For the first quarter, we will be working on narrative writing. Personal narratives are built around the idea of elaborating and reflecting on one event that somehow had a meaningful impact. The difference between personal narratives and memoirs is the number of events or memories that they focus on. The 10H summer reading (The Glass Castle & The Color of Water were examples of memoir writing).
Research & Informative Writing | Academic & Expository Writing
For the second quarter, we will be working on research skills and informative writing. While the personal narrative provides a space for a more free form style of writing, the research paper is more structured and expository in nature. Nonetheless, there is room for individualized and critical creativity when selecting a topic and the manner of presentation within the paper.
Persuasive & Argumentative Writing
For the third quarter, we will be working on persuasive writing. Argumentative writing and persuasive writing are typically referenced as cousins in regards to writing styles. The difference between the two is that persuasive writing expresses a supported opinion with a call to action and an intention of persuading the audience. Argumentative writing expresses a supported opinion, but rather than including a call to action, it simply elicits a perspective on something.
Literary Analysis & Critical Writing
For the fourth quarter, we will be finalizing the growth of our literary analyses. As it approaches, we will talk more about analyzing works collectively and really delving into the ideological premises of texts.
CURrent Writing Assignments:
Literary Analysis
English 10 Honors
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Comparative Literary Analysis
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DUE Date: Monday, May 9th
Previous Writing Assignments:
Semester Two:
Argumentative & Literary Analysis
Argumentative Writing
English 10 Honors Argumentative Papers
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English 9 Average Argumentative Papers
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Previous Writing Assignments:
Semester One: Narrative & Explanatory
General Expectations
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Note to Self:
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Narrative & Memoir Writing.
Narrative Writing is the art of storytelling. There are many forms of storytelling, but all share one thing in common. They are filled with a purpose and they are a form of personal expression. A personal narrative is an autobiographical account. That means that a narrative gives insight into the life of the author or the experiences of an author. However, not all narratives have to be personal. Narratives simply have to follow the elements of narration (characters, setting, plot, etc.). There are two main forms of autobiographical writing: personal narratives and memoirs. What's the difference? Let's focus on the major difference.
Personal Narrative= one event or situation
Memoir= multiple events or situations with one overarching theme
Personal Narrative= one event or situation
Memoir= multiple events or situations with one overarching theme
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Game Plan:
Write a Personal Narrative
As simple as A-B-C.
Position A: Pre-Write. Your choice on how to get your thoughts flowing.
Position B: Rough Draft. The more effort you put into the rough, the easier the final. Draft wise.
Position C: Final Draft It. Finish the composition. Finish well.
Position A: Pre-Write. Your choice on how to get your thoughts flowing.
Position B: Rough Draft. The more effort you put into the rough, the easier the final. Draft wise.
Position C: Final Draft It. Finish the composition. Finish well.
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Engaging Openings |
Sensory Details |
Integrating Vivid Verbs |
Varying Sentence Beginnings |
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Reflective Writing & Journal
You will be required to keep a journal for my class. You are given creative freedom to decorate or organize this journal in the way that you see best. Your responses can be in ink or pencil. In regards to Tuesday and Thursday journaling time: We will start journaling as soon as the bell rings. Come in and be prepared. The prompt will be projected on the front board. I will explain the prompt at the start of class. I understand that in a class full of twenty students, sometimes it is hard to have your voice heard… especially if you tend to be more introverted. Journaling allows you to give me insight into who you are and the way you think. I will check your journal every other week. This is your space to be creative. If you are just not in the mood to write about the prompt, feel free to free write. However, you must be writing for the duration of both songs. We all experience the dreaded Writer's Block. However, you can write down the lyrics to your favorite song or you can write down vocabulary terms and definitions. The purpose of journaling is to get your thoughts out on paper, to help you get focused for class, and to give you a space to talk to me. I will leave comments in your journal each time I check them. Therefore, we can have some form of dialogue going back and forth, even if you do not wish to speak to me directly in class. Here is the difference between merely journaling and reflective writing: in reflective writing, there is a cohesive link or reflect to what is being discussed or what has been discussed. Journaling is a little more free form. It doesn't have to be cohesive or connective. Journaling is just writing to write. Reflective writing is writing with a purpose to better understand something through the art of reflection.
Literary Analysis
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English 10H: Research Paper
Human Rights Issues: Peripheral Modernities
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Research Questions
Still Need Ideas?
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Gathering Resources
The Numeral Outline
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Citation Reference |
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Peer Review Handout
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a little Advice
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English 9: Research Paper
Conspiracies, controversies, & Mysteries
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Research Questions
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Gathering Research
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The Outline |
a Non-fiction introductory Article |
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MLA Citations Resource |
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Website Resource: http://researchpaperamericanmysteries.weebly.com/index.html
P.S. This has been adapted.
P.S. This has been adapted.
These Are a few of your favorite Things
(in Photos)
Your turn. I read this article on NPR that asked individuals to gather a few of their sentimental items or a few of their favorite things and take a photograph with all of them in the frame. Then, they posted their photos on Instagram and included an explanation. Now, I am asking you to do the same. You will need to take a photo of a few of your favorite things. You must have at least six. Then, you need to write why you selected the items that you did. Use complete sentences. Be creative. An example is provided below or you can click on the link for the NPR article.
What Does Your Selfie Style say about you?
Character Development Ideas
For this activity, you need to take the Myers-Briggs personality test twice. The first time, you will take it for yourself. The second time, you will take it for your character or as if you are placing yourself in the persona of your character and taking the test from his or her or its perspective.
Personality Test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp.
Personality Test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp.