Written Task 1

Written Task 1 is a creative writing assignment in which you… Imitate a certain form of writing Demonstrate your knowledge of topics covered in class. For us, Written Task 1 will be based in literature, not language. Written task 2 was language based. Word count: 800-1,000 words for your task plus a 200-300 word rationale You may base your Written Task 1 off of any of the following texts below we’ve studied. Your Written Task 1 must be grounded in a literary text. These include: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn The Great Gatsby Fences The Things They Carried What is Written Task 1?

Written Task 1 examples of text types Diary entries from a character or multiple characters A movie trailer script (similar to what you did for Poe) A song/rap/poem based on a work/music video- Daisy’s Lullaby example An obituary for a character An interview with a character in a magazine Letters from one character to another A vignette or a short story mimicking an author’s style A speech Children’s book, comic strip (Note: Must be 800-1,000 words!) or a graphic novel An alternate scene in a play or an alternate ending Written Task 1 examples of text types

Grading- 20 points Criterion A: RATIONALE- 2 MARKS 200 to 300 words to shed light on the thought process behind the task. Criterion B: Task & Content- 8 marks Is the text type appropriate for showing knowledge of the work? Does the student understand the conventions of the text type chosen? 800-1000 words in length. Criterion C: Organization- 5 marks In what way is the structure and text type organized? Is it organized effectively? Criterion D: Language & Style- 5 marks Is the language of the task appropriate to the nature of the task? Register & Style? Grading- 20 points

Written Task portfolio You will do 4 written tasks over the next 2 years. HL Students will choose 2 (1 written task 1 & 1 Written task 2, one based in language and one based in literature) written tasks to submit to IB as a portfolio for scoring. Ours will be worth 20 points in culminating this year in the LA gradebook. Written Task portfolio

Questions to Consider 1. What type of text do you plan to write? 2. What literary text will you focus on? 3. How can you show your understanding of the author’s style in a creative way? What approach will you take? 4. How do you think your written task will show the examiner that you understand the text? All of these questions are the starting point for your rationale. Everyone must submit 3 ideas for Written Tasks for approval. DUE JUNE 10th to TURNITIN.COM Questions to Consider