Due: May 19th (G) or May 20th (B)
(but extensions possible)
Please revise the story you workshopped or your other main story submission (but you can also write something new--just discuss this with me first)
Instructions for handing in your final piece:
Revise your story
Write a reflection on what you revised and why (instructions below)
Post your story and the reflection on the same doc.
Word count: 1000 words + 250 word reflection= 1,250 words
You will be graded on
Story and dialogue formatting, spelling, grammar, other mechanical issues
Really important to get this stuff right in final draft
Demonstration of thoughtful revision in story
Note, you must revise the story
In other words, it's not an option to hand in the same story you submitted for workshopping or for me to critique
If you hand in the same story, your grade will be substantially lower.
Please proofread your piece and check for errors
Remember--I do take off points for mechanical errors
Instructions for Reflections on Revision:
B) Required: At the bottom of your story, please write the following:
What you revised and why
Be specific in your description of what you revised
State whose suggestions you're using
if you know/remember who gave that you that particular suggestion
Explain why you're using those suggestions
Tell me what you're proud of in the revision
Tell me what you think might still need work
Any questions for me?
How long did the revision take you?
Minimum word count for the reflection: 250 words but can be longer
VERY IMPORTANT! By revision, I don't simply mean fixing punctuation, grammar, spelling, etc.
(though this is all extremely important).
Revision means (among other things):
cutting paragraphs
re-writing dialogue
fleshing out a scene, character, detail or setting
eliminating a scene
providing background on a character
adding a flashback
even re-writing the entire story from scratch
pov change
To this effect, I recommend you re-type the story and read it out loud--
don't just cut and paste and use the delete key on an earlier draft.
Note: If you want substantial comments on your story, then
you must do the following:
A) Hand in a print copy of the newest version of your story
(in addition to putting it on Google Classroom).
If it's easy to do, highlight the changes.
If that doesn't work for your piece, then just do part B below.
B) Put the above sheets of paper on my desk, stapled, with your name
(or give to me during class)