Writing Lab and Your Grade

Lessons for each quarter


During each quarter, you must produce the following finished projects:

A short story (required by state W.GN.08.01) .

One historical piece such as a journal, biography, or simulated memoir that includes appropriate organization,
XXX  illustrations, marginal notes, and/or annotations (required by state W.GN.08.02 ).

Four thematic essays based on the PowerPoint on the G drive. 

One opinion essay about an issue that matters to you. 

Write three to five poems or songs. 
XXX  The type of poem must be marked on it when it is turned in. 
XXX  Write at least two different types of poems. 
XXX  At lease one of these poems must be submitted to the notebook marked Model Student Poetry. 

There will be instruction given for each of these, but if you choose to write one before the instruction is given, don't just rush off and start one - read the instructions!  You may also want to read examples from the notebook of model student papers, which is located on the bottom of the class bookshelf. 

You must also produce at least two of the following finished projects:

A biography of a local citizen based on original research.  This is time-consuming and may not be done last. 
XXXXXX (This link is to a PowerPoint.)

An opinion of a book or movie - not just a plot summary.  Read the instructions!

A memoir - this is probably the most difficult genre.  It's not just a funny story.  Carefully read the instructions,
XXXXXX and read at least one example from the notebook of model student papers. 

A play, drama, or script

An article--this is NOT a research project.  If the article is chosen, the student must write about a topic which
XXXXXX he or she is already familiar.  All writing in this project must be original writing by the student. 

A children's book--this must include illustrations

A group of letters: this must at least one formal (business) letter and one friendly letter

A second short story