Writing Project 2/29/2012 – 5/14/2012

I want to write to seek publication. I want to write, but do not want to seek publicationI want to write, but do not want to seek publication.

What is Writing for Publication? Producing – a well thought out – extremely organized – grammar error free – relatable (means anyone can connect) literary piece – what are my options?what are my options?

What are my options? Too many to list, but here are some examples: – Article Article – Poetry Poetry – Drama Drama – Novel Novel – Children’s book Children’s book

I want to write an article You will need to: – Decide on a topic in which to write – Search online for articles that are similar to yours, so that you can get a feel for what is already published. – Write – revise- edit following your deadlinesdeadlines – Find a place to submit your article Find a place to submit your article – Follow their submission guidelines – Submit your article/print submission for your teacher

I want to write poetry You will need to: – Decide on a topic in which to write – Search online for example poetry, pay attention to rhyme scheme, rhythm, and literary devices to give you a feel for what is already published. – Write 6 -8 poems – Write – revise- edit following your deadlinesdeadlines – Find a place to submit your article Find a place to submit your article – Follow their submission guidelines – Submit your article/print for your teacher

I want to write a drama You will need to: – Decide on a topic in which to write – Search online for drama that are similar to yours, so that you can get a feel for what is already published. – Write – revise- edit following your deadlinesdeadlines – Find a place to submit your drama Find a place to submit your drama – Follow their submission guidelines – Submit your article/print for your teacher

I want to write a novel (I caution you this is a huge undertaking) You will need to: – Decide on a topic in which to write and genre – Search online for novels that are similar to yours, so that you can get a feel for what is already published. – Write – revise- edit following your deadlinesdeadlines – Find a place to submit your novel Find a place to submit your novel – Follow their submission guidelines – Submit your article/print for your teacher

I want to write a children’s book You will need to: – Decide on a topic in which to write – Find an illustrator if you are not one or do not have time to write and illustrate – Search online for children’s books – Minimum 32 pages (remember children’s books usually have no more than two sentences on a page) – Write-edit- revise following your deadlinesdeadlines – Find a place to submit your book Find a place to submit your book – Follow their submission guidelines – Submit your book/print for your teacher

Writing without seeking publication expectations Producing – A well thought out – Well organized essay/script/interview – Well organized, rehearsed, and edited video/recording – Grammar error free Writing for contests and media optionscontests and media options

What are my contest and media options? Original song lyrics recorded on CD or MP3 Essay Contest Editorial Podcast Enterprise Story Two Expository Essays Two In- Class News stories with video Script with an 8 minute video story

I want to write song lyrics You will need to: – Decide on a topic/s to write about. – Decide what beat/music will support your lyrics – Write 3 – 4 songs – Write – revise -edit songs meeting deadlinesdeadlines – Record songs – Turn in songs with recording to teacher on CD or MP 3

I want to enter an essay contestessay contest Find a contest to enter Follow their guidelines Write – edit – revise meeting deadlinesdeadlines Submit essay to your teacher

I want to create an editorial podcast (similar to a “talk” radio show) Your podcast should be minutes Decide on what topic/s you will discuss on your show Write a script for what you will discuss Write – edit- revise meeting deadlinesdeadlines Record- edit- revise your show in MP 3 Submit script and recording to your teacher

I want to write an enterprise storyenterprise story Decide on what “scoop” you will discuss Search online and look at sample enterprise stories to get a feel for what is out there. Write-edit- revise meeting your deadlinesdeadlines Minimum 600 words Submit your story to your teacher

What is an enterprise story? Enterprise reporting involves stories not based on press releases or news conferences. reporting is all about the stories a reporter digs up on his or her own, what many people call “scoops.” reporting goes beyond merely covering events. It explores the forces shaping those events.

I want to write two expository essaysexpository essays Decide on the topic/s for your essays Write- edit- revise meeting deadlinesdeadlines Minimum 1000 words each Submit your essays to your teacher

What is an expository essay? Essays that described how to do something. Essays that analyze events, ideas, objects, or written works. Essays that describe a process. Essays that explain/describe an historical event.

I want to create two in-class news stories Decide on the topic on which to report Decide about your bias/which way are you going to spin the story? Create script and/or interview questions Decide on the students you will interview Interview your students Write – edit- revise meeting deadlinesdeadlines Stories/Video should be 6 – 8 minutes each Turn in your script/questions and your recording on CD to your teacher

I want to write a script and create an 8 minute video story. You may use a team of 3 – 5 people to write and produce your story Create the script Decide where you will film, what props you will use, what lighting you will need, etc. Write-edit- revise following deadlinesdeadlines Record- edit- revise Turn in your script and video to your teacher

Due Dates February 29 – Project requirements/ Q & AProject requirements/ Q & A March 9 – Brainstorming dueBrainstorming due March 30 – Rough draft #1/peer editing duepeer editing April 4 – 2 printed copies of rough draft for read aroundread around April 13 – rough draft #2/peer editing duepeer editing due April 20 – rough draft #3/peer editing duepeer editing due April 27 – Clocking May 9 – ratiocination May 11- final revisions May 14 – all work duework due

Rough Draft due March 30 Log into Turnitin.com Complete peer editing for 1 student by April 1 at 11:59 p.m.

Example Brainstorming (May be handwritten, webbed, writing with pictures, etc) Grandparents At the barn with Grandpa Feeding the cowsRiding the tractorStomping cotton Crush on the work hand (teen novel) Fishing with Grandma friend and Grandma floundering for the fish Ice cream stops and bologna sandwiches Playing dress up with cousins at Grandma’s Wedding timeThe Old Cedar Chest Shake Hands Like You Mean it with Grandpa Practice with Ann

Read Around April 4 Students will break into groups of 4 – Supplies: Pen Sticky notes Literary piece Activity: – Student 1 will begin reading their literary piece Everyone will listen - no writing should occur. – Student 1 will read their literary piece again Students will write 3 positive notes about student 1 essay Students will write 2 notes that suggest ways to improve student 1 essay – Students 2, 3, & 4 will take turns sharing their notes with student 1. Students should expand/explain their suggestions Student 1 may ask questions for clarification – Repeat process for each student We are finished, now what? – Find a place to work quietly – Use the feedback you received to revise your literary piece

Rough Draft due April 13 Log into Turnitin.com Complete peer editing for 2 students by April 15 at 11:59 p.m.

Rough Draft due April 20 Log into Turnitin.com Complete peer editing for 3 students by April 22 at 11:59 p.m.

May 14 all work due Submit final draft of writing into Turnitin.com Seeking publication? – submission confirmation Print Turn in to teacher Not seeking publication – Requirements include media presentation Turn in to teacher on CD or MP 3

Places to seek article publication Teen Ink Teen Graffiti (poetry only) Teen Graffiti Subdivision newsletter THS newsletter Fort Bend Parent Magazine Fort Bend Lifestyles and Homes Sugarland Life Parenting Lifetime Fitness Magazine Any others you find and would like to use

Where can I seek book publishing? Blue Mountain Press Usborne Books EDC Publishing Teen Ink Any other place you find with approval

Writing Contests Al-Rawiya Foundation Young Voices Foundation Empirical Magazine Spring Writing Contest Be – A – Better Writer (contests after May 15) Teen Ink

Pecan Grove Monthly Always looking for fresh story ideas. Contact Gary Martin Or look for your local subdivision newsletter

THS Newsletter Always looking for great articles about what is going on at THS from sports to clubs, to academics and other activities Dianne Smith