Writing Across Cultures

Step One: Create 3 characters: one historic, two fictional. Develop, research, and design your characters BEFORE you begin writing. Think of plausible ways to interconnect these 3 characters. Step Two: Write a story where you give each of these characters 2-5 mini-chapters (chapters written from each character’s subjective point of view)Each chapter should be at least 1 page (double spaced, 12 point font). Step Three: During the last chapter, somehow tie each character together through theme, motif, setting, or plot. You may tie themes together earlier, but at least during the last chapter all three must be interconnected. Step Four: Turn in your first draft Jan. 6. Test on The Hours Wednesday, Dec. 17.

Check out the blog One-Minute Writer. You may wish to use these prompts to get started writing.

Your portfolio is due today. Please make sure you label each draft with a new number and include your name and the title of the work. New drafts should be on top of the old one. Portfolio (2nd marking period) 4 = Exemplary 3= Accomplished 2= Developing 1=Beginning Exemplary: Thoroughly developed characters, plot, structure, conflict, theme, and setting. Uses vivid description, effective diction and word choice, tone or voice, POV, imagery, and compelling dialogue throughout portfolio. Uses a variety of effective literary devices. Writing can be considered “art,” effectively communicating issues central to the human condition. Has few errors in spelling punctuation, syntax, and usage. Work includes evidence of several revised drafts. Work included in portfolio reflects a wide range of styles and genres. There is more than fifteen full typed pages of new work. Uses lab and class time to full extent. Participates consistently and insightfully in class discussions. Accomplished: Well d