Unit 1
What Makes A Good Story?
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off on What Makes A Good Story?
You are all writing your This I Believe essays which means that many of you are writing a story for the first time. Each of us has an idea about what makes a “good” story or an interesting story. Below is a list of criteria from class that you all came up with and should keep in mind as you revise your first essays.
A good essay:
- Is detailed.
- Thinks about audience needs/audience can relate to.
- Is descriptive.
- Has plot/character development.
- Uses sensory details.
- Gets the readers’ attention.
- Demonstrates “flow” (cohesiveness).
8/28 In Class Audience Blog
Friday, August 28th, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off on 8/28 In Class Audience Blog
- Based on your readings for today, your own beliefs, and your own experiences, spend 2 minutes writing an brief statement about why writing is important. When you are done, sit silently for everyone else to finish.
- Based on your readings for today, your own beliefs, and your own experiences, spend 2 minutes writing an brief statement about why writing is important. When you are done, sit silently for everyone else to finish.
- Again, in the same blog post, spend the next 2 minutes thinking about how you would convince your 10 year old child why writing is important.