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9th-12th /Creative
Writing
I.
grade/class
b.
illustrated movie plot summaries - 2 or 3 print-outs per group
c.
genre cards providing examples of the genre and a definition of
the specified genre to increase understanding
d.
bookmark with the 5 parts of a story listed for take-away
II.
III.
Students will have verbal, written, and PowerPoint instruction to ensure that
multiple learning approaches are met.
Students who are having issues deciding where to start their writing prompt
will have help from the instructor. The instructor will provide guiding
questions to the students to help them find their own direction.
Students that are not familiar with The Wizard of Oz story will be given the
option to work with a different story for their prompt. If students use a
different story, they will be instructed to share information regarding what
story they chose to use for the writing prompt before sharing their story with
the class.
Students who are reluctant to participate will be encouraged to participate in
group discussion and brainstorming. The teacher will also provide the
students with opportunities to participate through teacher led discussion
within the group, and suggesting that students write their brainstorming
exercises on paper.
V.
VI.
Evaluation:
The teacher will use observation as a primary method of assessment in this
creative writing session. Students that successfully utilize all required
elements of the assignment will have expressed an understanding of the
educational standards taught in the session. The teacher will also evaluate
student engagement by discussion with students during the workshop and upon
completion of the writing prompt.
VII.
Resources: (At least 3 sources, 1 of which is the textbook; cited in MLA style
with page numbers)
Burke, Jim. The English Teachers Companion. 4th ed. Portsmouth, NH:
Heinemann, 2012: 309-312.
Godsey, Michael. When Schools Overlook Introverts. 9. The Atlantic. 2015.
Web. 12 Nov. 2015.
Oklahoma Academic Standards. Oklahoma State Department of Education.
2015. Web. 12 Nov.
2015.