creative writiting - march 25

Last class period you wrote character profiles. How many did you write? You should probably have at least three.

This period you will be incorporating these character (or at least one of the characters) into a story. It doesn't have to be in a specific format--it could be a story, a poem, a play, a script, etc. For now, you may just want to outline a story.

creative writing - march 23

Today you will be writing several character profiles. Look through the following links about how to create believable characters. But remember that in my experience the most believable characters are the ones derived from life. Observe people. Listen in on conversations in public places. I know it seems creepy, but it works. It's always easier to write about what you know, and this includes creating characters.

Also think about some of the characters in your favorite books and movies. What makes them interesting, beleivable, and compelling?

Creating a Character Profile
Creating Interesting and Believable Fictional Characters

creative writing -- march 8

today you will be writing a review. First you need to find something you would like to write a review about. It may be a book you recently finished, a movie, a television show (episode or series), a short story, anything. Then you need to write the review. Remember you aren't telling us the story. You don't want to give away the plot. It is good? Why? Is it terrible? Why?

Here are some examples of reviews you will want to look at before you write your own review:
The best review I've ever read
Another super-awesome, though more complicated, review

creative writing assignment -- march 1

I know that you all have a favorite song (or two or three or five million). Here's your chance to write asong of your own! Look up a few songs you like and even some songs you don't like. What make a good song? What elements do most of these songs have in common?

Now write your own song. Remember it must be school appropriate. You don't have to write the music to go along with it.

Have fun.