Creative Writing
Each class we will focus on a different aspect of creating voice in your writing. You will be given time to complete each creative writing entry. At the end you will choose one piece that you would like to develop and edit. This piece will be evaluated for a grade.
CW # 1 -- Descriptive Paragraph
-Pick a moment to describe
-Write a paragraph where you focus on diction (word choice) and detail.
-Potential topics:
-Opening a present
-Scoring a goal
-A first date
-Eating a meal
-Walking in nature
-Any other topic you want
CW # 2 -- Third Person Description of Someone
-Describe yourself or another person you know well
- Describe yourself from the outside, using the third person.
- Look back at yourself as an observer, and notice first your physical characteristics.
- Describe your facial features and your body—size, shape, weight, manner.
- Don’t forget hair, skin, eyes—especially eyes.
- Focus on including specific details and using the senses to create the image (imagery)