Wednesday, March 21 2018

Creative Writing:  Monday, March 19

Objectives/Essential Questions: Can You...

W.3 Construct a narrative in the form of a children’s book,
graphic novel, or comic strip

Homework:  

1. Work on your own larger “Final Graphic/Children’s/ Comic”-Final Children’s book due Fri, Ap. 6 end of class

Agenda:

1. Calendar/Agenda (2 min)
2. Collect Blackout/Concrete poem revisions
3. Write into the room- Hollywood producers are making a film
based on your life and have put you in charge of casting. They want it as realistic as possible, so they ask that you pick actors and actresses who look the part. Who would you pick to play your family and friends, and, more importantly, who will play you? Why? (7 min)

4. Work on your own larger “Final Graphic/Children’s/ Comic”- 

5. Ticket out of class: Progress evidence on Final project:
A. Evidence of new cells/Cover work
b. Evidence of progress on “Plot Pitch Template”: text, illustrations, characterization 

C. Reminder about what you need:
1. Plot Pitch Template
2.   24 cell minimum (you do not have to do more, provided your “story” or concept hangs together
3. Cover, Inside Cover (dedication and “publishing info)
4. Back Cover- Author biography