Final Project - Writers Workshop: Portfolio

Portfolio- Due on the Day of your Final.  We will have a Gallery Walk and Author's Chair

1) Choose your collection of work and assignments based on the compiled list of writings below.
Your portfolio will contain edited and re-shaped original pieces from this course.  I want to emphasize that these selections should be edited. Sometimes you need to start over; sometimes it is just a tweak of a difference.  Hint: Read them aloud to yourself and/to others. Take advantage of WRG time to revise your work.

2.  Organize your pieces with a mind toward "thread" (theme of reoccurring idea).  What keeps showing up in your pieces?  Is there a progression?  If it seems like all the pieces stand apart, then that is fine too!

3. Choose a title

4. Submit:  Here are a couple ideas on how to do it - but speak with me if you want to propose something else.
* Word/Google Document that includes: Title page, table of contents, dedication, introduction, your pieces, and an about the author.  Arrange and organize your works by how you'd like them to appear.
* Include photographs
* Cover: collage, paint, print, etc..
* Binding: It can be as simple as a staple or folder, but you can do any sort of fancy binding/stitching

Final Project: (20%) 
Criteria for Evaluation: Did the student exhibit creativity with color, design, title, binding?  Did the student assemble a body of his/her work, did the student edit his/her work, is the student showing continual progress throughout the workshop?

Assignments (Assignments that have an * are mandatory and must be included)
1. Six Word Memoir(s) *
2. Charlie Letters * (include 3-5 selections)
3. Perks free verse *
4. Walter Mitty *
5. Personal Statement/Memoir *
6. I Am ______ (Comic Sans) *
7. "21" poem
8. "I Wanna Be A Kid Again" poem
9. "Letter from ________ to ________" poem
10. "Honest Poem"
11. "My City" poem
12. Chuck Timeline piece *
13. "When you tell them my story" poem *
14. Partner Interview - news story/QA *
15. TEN pages of your choice - poems, prompts, novel excerpts, short stories, artwork w/writing *



  

Writing Time

Hello Writers!

Take advantage of class time to write, type, print, conference, etc...

1. Bowie inspired prompts - see below
2. Writing Time - 1. News Stories     2. "When you tell them...."
3. Portfolio Contents - See Blog

HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - Due day of your Final
* Writing Response Groups/Due Dates - Wed 1/13
***Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A      2)  Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Choose one piece to workshop - you will need FOUR copies.

EC
* Tutoring - M/W
* SD Slam - Monday 1/11 at QB - 8 pm
* LE - Tuesday 1/12 at QB - Feature is singer/songwriter Nick Crook

Prompts:
1. Starman
2. Life on Mars
3. Changes
4. Space Oddity
5. Rebel Rebel

Author's Chair

Hello Writers!

Time to have fun and celebrate our writing! Enjoy the Cipher! Enjoy Author's Chair!  Share!

1. Cipher
2. Author's Chair


HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - discussion and due dates are coming!
* Writing Response Groups/Due Dates - Wed 1/13
***Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A      2)  Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Choose one piece to workshop - you will need FOUR copies.


EC
* Mental Seduction - Saturday Night in Miramar - 7 pm
* SD Slam - Monday 1/11 at QB - 8 pm
* LE - Tuesday 1/12 at QB - Feature is singer/songwriter Nick Crook

Interviews - Day TWO

Hello Writers!

Here we go!
Let us continue with out authentic, fun, sincere, academic, friendly, important, genuine interviews!

1. Interviews
* Take notes!  Be able to use direct quotes!
* Use your questions!
* Use your handouts!


HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - discussion and due dates are coming!
* Writing Response Groups/Due Dates - Wed 1/13
***Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A      2)  Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Choose one piece to workshop - you will need FOUR copies.
*** If you workshop your News Story, you will still need to bring in ONE draft of your Creative Piece to receive credit.

EC
* Elevated - Tonight at QB - 8 pm
* Mental Seduction - Saturday Night in Miramar - 7 pm
* SD Slam - Monday 1/11 at QB - 8 pm

Interviews - Day One

Hello Writers!

Here we go. Authentic, fun, sincere, academic, friendly, important, genuine interviews!

1. LE - Review
2. Interviews
* Use your questions
* Use your handouts


HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together - discussion and due dates are coming!
* Interviews - Day Two
* Writing Tasks 1) News Story/Q&A      2)  Creative Writing - "When You Tell Them My Story..."
*** Drafts due on Wednesday 1/13 for WRG

The Interview Process

Hello Writers!

Welcome back.  Let's have some fun with today's prompt. Listen up!

1. Prompt
2. Interview - How to Write your Interview
* See Handout and Formats
"When you tell them my story...."
3. Prep your questions? What will your piece look like? Feel like?

HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together
* Partner Interview and Poem
* Prep for Interviews

Happy New Year!

Hello Writers!

Welcome back.  Let's take a few minutes to acclimate and write for a bit.  See the prompts below.

1. Write
2. Interview - Partner Selections
"When you tell them my story...."
Ideas/Brainstorm/Questions
3. Talk with your partner

HW
* Portfolio - Begin to get everything together
* Partner Poems

Prompts
1. Dear 2016...
2. Goodbye 2015...
3.  When you tell them my story....
4. On rainy days....