Writing Task..

PAGE 1 Develop a 5-8 dot-point plan for your first assignment. In the plan, make clear the following points to help your fellow students understand what you want to do: • what will happen in the creative work/what is the basic plot? • what is the theme of the creative work? • what is the technique you are using? • why did you choose that technique? • example of the technique in one of the texts we discussed (use a QUOTATION) PAGE 2 A 1500 word fully self-contained creative work demonstrating in practice one or more of the techniques discussed in the class (techniques include: PROSE STYLES, WAYS OF SEEING- IMAGERY, WAYS OF SEEING- NARRATORIAL CONSCIOUSNESS, THE VOICES OF PLACE- CLOSE AND FAR) Pick one or more techniques listed above and write a 1500 word fully self-contained creative piece. PAGE 3 A 500-word reflection on why and how you used the technique(s). Please note: - Times New Roman font, 12 point, one-and-a-half or double line spacing - If you are referring to other works (e.g. in a ficto-critical piece), please reference and add a bibliography (it is not included in word count) This assignment is a 1500-word creative piece (NOT an academic essay – it must be fiction, creative non-fiction or ficto-critical work) using one or more of the techniques discussed in the seminar. It also includes a 500-word reflection on why and how you have employed the technique/style. (Total 2000 words) Grading and Feedback Criteria Creative component (1500 words) The work is a standalone piece, not a chapter or unfinished story. Original approach to subject matter Structurally sound Sophisticated understanding of narrative Demonstration of technique and style Consistent style Appropriate and original imagery, metaphor, and symbolism Accurate use of language Sound grammar and spelling Clear, appropriate layout Reflection (500 words) Clear analysis of technique/style as used in the creative work Persuasive reasoning about why you chose the technique to use in your work Examples of the technique in the text(s) where the technique was originally identified Accurate use of language Sound grammar and spelling Clear, appropriate layout