Friday 21 December 2018
Friday 14 December 2018
6 Word Stories and Secret pen pals! UPDATE ON DEC.20
INKEEPING WITH U-HILL TRADITION, WE WILL ATTEND THE DANCING IN THE GYM DURING CLASSES THURSDAY.
COM ON TIME FOR ATTENDANCE THEN WE WILL HEAD DOWN.
Ms. S
Hello 9s,
This is a quick recap of what we have been working on over the past two classes.
In keeping with our work on ‘micro fiction’ and close reading/writing, we have begun looking at 6 word stories.
We read the following:
* You have noted which genre each story seems to be and have been able to tell us why you think so.
* You have noted how this type of work is open to multiple interpretations while it is NOT open to ALL interpretations.
* Like the other types of stories in this sub-genre of micro fiction , you note that the author invites the reader to share in creation/interpretation of the tale.
Now, you are writing 3 of your own 6 word stories. Due Wednesday January 9th.
COM ON TIME FOR ATTENDANCE THEN WE WILL HEAD DOWN.
Ms. S
Hello 9s,
This is a quick recap of what we have been working on over the past two classes.
In keeping with our work on ‘micro fiction’ and close reading/writing, we have begun looking at 6 word stories.
We read the following:
- Ernest Hemmingway’s 6 word story with image
- A variety of 6 word stories by famous authors
- An invitation to novice writers to submit their own 6 word stories for possible publication
* You have noted which genre each story seems to be and have been able to tell us why you think so.
* You have noted how this type of work is open to multiple interpretations while it is NOT open to ALL interpretations.
* Like the other types of stories in this sub-genre of micro fiction , you note that the author invites the reader to share in creation/interpretation of the tale.
Now, you are writing 3 of your own 6 word stories. Due Wednesday January 9th.
- Each story is to be accompanied by either an image or a colour/texture to augment the intent of the tale. No text other than the story may be included.
- If you set it to music, the music must have no lyrics.
- If you choose to do it using the tool we have been working with here is the link to the online version (or you can use the free app):https://spark.adobe.com/ Feel free, however, to use PowerPoint or your own 2D artistic skills if you prefer.
- Please be careful to only use open source/free images and music you own. If you are using your own photos, please do not include images of others without their permission.
- Remember that every word counts; tone, mood, connotation, grammar, punctuation, even font style ought to be considered.
I am very much looking forward to these!
Finally, thank you for taking part in our secret pen pal activity. I think we will be carrying this into the new year. Stay tuned!
Have a happy restful weekend everyone.
Ms. S
Thursday 6 December 2018
Postcard Story assignment update
Postcard Story assignment
English 9 Silvers
Criteria:
• Due Monday Dec. 10/18
• Typed, printed with image attached
• Min ½ page max 1 ½ pages
Instructions:
• Be inspired by the micro fiction you have read (Postcard stories and Ordeal by Cheque)
• Give us enough detail that we have a sense of your ‘Story’. Focus on some combo.of:
o Setting
o Theme/message/tone/mood
o Characterization
o Plot
• Note: you won’t have all of these because there isn’t the space.
• Give enough to invite our participation/co-creation
Rubric:
All criteria will be assessed as one of:
Emerging, developing, proficient or extending
• Adheres to above criteria
• Strength of your chosen elements (vivid, engaging, sufficient)
• Room for audience involvement
• Grammar, spelling, punctuation, timely and tidy submission
We will have a gallery walk type sharing of your stories on Dec. 10th.
I look forward to reading them!
Ms. S
English 9 Silvers
Criteria:
• Due Monday Dec. 10/18
• Typed, printed with image attached
• Min ½ page max 1 ½ pages
Instructions:
• Be inspired by the micro fiction you have read (Postcard stories and Ordeal by Cheque)
• Give us enough detail that we have a sense of your ‘Story’. Focus on some combo.of:
o Setting
o Theme/message/tone/mood
o Characterization
o Plot
• Note: you won’t have all of these because there isn’t the space.
• Give enough to invite our participation/co-creation
Rubric:
All criteria will be assessed as one of:
Emerging, developing, proficient or extending
• Adheres to above criteria
• Strength of your chosen elements (vivid, engaging, sufficient)
• Room for audience involvement
• Grammar, spelling, punctuation, timely and tidy submission
We will have a gallery walk type sharing of your stories on Dec. 10th.
I look forward to reading them!
Ms. S
Wednesday 5 December 2018
Work submitted and Postcard Story plans/deadline
Hello 9s,
This week:
This week:
- You submitted your 4 cheque stories. (If you have not, they are now late; please submit asap.)
- You also submitted your close reading notes for the 2 Postcard stories that were posted on the blog. (If you have not submitted these, time is up and the stories/assignment have now been taken down.)
- You have begun brain storming and writing your own postcard stories.
- This story is based upon 1 of the images provided to you in class. (You were invited to take a pic of it for your own use).
- Next block we will continue to work on these assignments. I will hand out the full criteria and rubric at that time.
- Please note: Postcard stories are due (printed including image) Monday Dec. 10/18
I look forward to working with you on these.
Thanks,
Ms. S
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