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__**Final Portfolio**__ I'm asking you to revise parts of all of your papers, but to focus on one piece for a major revision. 1. Find a printed version of all pieces you have submitted. Either print them from your files, or retrieve them from your folder. Read the reflection you wrote for this particular piece, read the piece itself, then choose ONE significant part or section to revise. What does it mean to revise? You could re-order words, re-write, add, subtract, etc. However, be sure that it is clear what revisions you have made.

2. For each piece, write a paragraph explaining the changes you have made, and a paragraph explaining why you made the changes you made.

3. Choose ONE piece for a major revision. Spend time reading my comments, the comments of others, your previously written reflection, etc. Feel free to share the piece with classmates again in hopes that you can get more comments. You will be preparing this piece for publication. You will be submitting it to teenink.com. Go to the following link to complete your submission:

http://www.teenink.com/submit
 * I would like to see proof that you have submitted your piece to teenink. This could come in the form of a printed copy of an email confirmation, or a link to your story. You might also post a link to your story here on the wiki.

Hey everyone, It's Shelby btw, if anyone is worrying about posting things on Teen Ink you don't have to be. Everything you submit can be put without a name or under your screen name, it really up to you if you want to put any information about yourself on your account (that you will need to make in order to submit work). If you do decide to put information up the only thing anyone else will be able to see is your screen name and the state you live in. As far as email information is concerned you will not get any junk mail or advertisements or spam from Teen Ink, the most they send you is a news letter ever couple of months or an update if someone has commented on your article. Teen Ink doesn't just do writing, it also has art work such as photos paintings, book reviews, poetry, song lyrics, and college links. Teen Ink is an online website to submit work to, and if your submission is accepted than it will go online, and if Teen Ink really likes your submission they will post your work in the magazine, once again under a screen name with however much information you decide. If that does happen, they'll send you a free copy of the magazine that includes your work. Teen Ink is really awesome, check out some of the work there sometime, you'll love it.

Note: If anyone is thinking about posting your Choice 1 you might want to think about posting just the actual paper without the argument, rubric, and genre definition.

When you have finished, print everything, organize the papers, with reflections, etc., in a folder or binder, and submit your work by the end of the exam period next Monday, 11/21/11. __***This is your Final Exam. It is worth 15% of your grade. I suggest you take the reflections and revisions seriously.**__

Here are the assignments you should be reflecting on, etc.:


 * Literacy Narrative
 * Choice #1
 * Character Sketch
 * Choice #2


 * Graphic Novels**

__Those of you working on Graphic Novels, you might want to check out this event at the Ann Arbor Public Library this Sunday:__ __http://www.aadl.org/node/164673__


 * Multi-Genre__**

http://www.users.muohio.edu/romanots/mgrpapers.htm I especially recommend checking out "Blood and Bravery" on the above link.

= = = = =Thursday, 10/6= Genre Study Assignment Sheet and Requirements Read and follow the info below, or download and print the following file: Also, download and use one of the following templates to be sure you complete all of your work properly:

__**The Paper**__

I would like you to turn in a finished product. Part of your assignment was to define your genre, outline its characteristics, and attempt to write in that genre. Your paper should measure up to the following:
 * It should demonstrate your best effort.
 * It should reflect your best work in relation to the Definition and the Rubric you hand in.
 * It should demonstrate knowledge of what published and accomplished writers do (remember, you were supposed to do some reading within your genre.

__**The Definition and Exercise**__

Provide for me an updated, edited, and revised Definition for your genre. You will want to take what you have on your wiki page and make it your own. This should be a short paragraph and a list of characteristics and requirements. You should also provide for me an exercise that you and your group created. In addition to giving me instructions for this exercise, I want you to tell me how you used the exercise and explain how it impacted your paper. Again, a short paragraph is sufficient.

__**The Rubric**__

Create a rubric based on a 50 point scale. I will provide you with a template. You simply need to tell me the weight/percentage for each criteria and give a brief explanation for each criteria. You should probably have no more than 5 or 6 criteria. See the previous assignment's rubric for an example. *I reserve the right to adjust, change, and/or cancel inappropriate or inadequate rubrics.

__**The Snapshot**__

Attempt at least (1) Descriptive Snapshot in your paper and show me where you used this strategy. In other words, Do something to the Font or the body of the paper to indicate where you have utilized the Descriptive Snapshot AND I should be able to see this particular change between drafts. Remember, the Descriptive Snapshot is where you focus in on a specific part of your paper where you feel something needs to be illuminated for the reader. You work to expand your use of the 5 Senses and use of adjectives to //show// the reader what you want them to experience. Unpack your adjectives: media type="custom" key="10754190"


 * __The Argument__**

Please include a short (1-2 pages) argument that convinces me you read examples within your genre. Give me a short narrative (explanation) of what pieces you read and tell me **//specifically//** how these pieces informed or influenced your writing. In other words, tell me how at least one of the pieces you read effected your decisions as a writer. If they haven't yet, they should. That means you might want to read a bit more with a critical eye.

1. Take the short survey linked here (link no longer active).
 * Wednesday, 9/28**

2. Convene with your group and begin working on a Writing Exercise that you will take part in yourselves and present to the class on Thursday. __This is due for a grade by the end of the hour today.__ The exercise instructions should be posted on your wiki page.

**Writing Exercise Requirements / Suggestions**

Use //The Creative Writer's Craft// to help you to come up with a writing exercise that will help you and your classmates write more effectively in your chosen genre. The exercise should:
 * involve writing
 * help students to understand a certain parameter or approach to writing in your genre
 * take no more than 5-10 minutes to complete
 * model the desired outcome, then provide time and a framework for completion
 * be something that students can use or come back to when they need help to improve their writing


 * I also need proof that everyone has participated in the group work. Your grade will be based on:
 * 1) The above criteria (10pts)
 * 2) My observations during the group work (5pts)
 * 3) Each individual, during the last 5 minutes of class, will write a justification in their journal. This justification will explain to me what //you//, as an individual, accomplished and contributed, and why you believe you deserve full credit (5pts)

=**Tuesday, 9/27**=

I have added the category of "Process and Strategies for Writing" to each of your pages. As you read more intently within your genre, it's important for you to really consider how one might go about //writing// in said genre. Realize that you are not inventing an unknown art. There are people out there who already do this, and who have considered how to do this. In other words, //process// is an intentional thing. There are strategies, ideas, frameworks, and guides for process. So, today, you will do the following:

1. We will write for a bit. Think about using your writing to deal with certain things that may be on your mind. 10 min 2. Read. I can't stress enough how important it is for writers to read. 30-40 min 3. In your groups, look at the genre definition you have so far. You should have some characteristics and/or a list of things that define your genre. Use the //Creative Writer's Craft// book to try and find strategies for beginning, including, and/or improving upon these aspects of your genre. Once you have some strategies, plan to attempt to use them either today or tomorrow. = = =**Friday, 9/23**=

I have posted some terms on your pages that you should consider when defining and evaluating your genre. You need to do three things today:

1. Start off in your groups by reading an example in your genre. Your group can agree to read the same thing, or you can read your own examples. Either way, you should discuss your genre and add to the definition you have started.

2. Consider the terms and parameters I've added to your page. Work, as a group, to define these terms AND be sure to deliberately write about how you might use these terms in writing your genre.

3. Any resources you use, any webpages you reference, any links you may access, please post them in the bibliography section of your page. = = = = =Thursday, 9/22=

Work today to fine tune your genre definition. I have created a space on each of your pages where you should write and develop this definition. In order to do so, however, you will need to read the examples you have brought and use the web to search for more. It is preferred that you find and use published works and examples. When you find examples that can be accessed on the web, please post the links in the proper place on your page.

I will also be checking that you brought an example. That is all.

Fiction / Short Story

Flash Fiction

Graphic Fiction

Poetry

Reference

Science Fiction