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Unit 10.3 Skill #3: Stepping Into an Author's Role
Unit 10.3 Skill #3: Stepping Into an Author's Role
Now that you've experienced being a detective it is time for you to channel your inner mystery author! Let's get to creating!
Objectives:
After learning about the elements of detective fiction, the students will be able to distinguish the elements correctly.
The students will be able to investigate the elements of the genre before creating their pieces.
The student will be able to create their own work of mystery fiction.
Skill #3 : Stepping Into an Author's Role
Skill #3 : Stepping Into an Author's Role
Skill Goals:
The students will create a short mystery story applying the basic elements of the genre and demonstrate their ability to write expository pieces in an organized, focused, and clear way while applying the concepts correctly, in compliance with the guidelines provided.
The students will finish the unit with an appreciation of the genre and an interest in broadening their reading horizons.
Recap Questions: Activity #1
Instructions: Carefully red the questions about the previous skill (skill #2) and answer them in full sentences.
Due Date: May 1, 2024, at 11:59 pm
The Writing Process Handout
The Writing Process Handout
The Writing Process Steps:
The Writing Process Steps:
1- Prewriting: Make sure that you understand your assignment. Decide on the topic you want to write about. Brainstorm your ideas.
2- Research (if needed)- list places where you can find information and conduct your research.
3- Drafting: Write sentences and paragraphs, and create a thesis statement with your main idea. Read what you have written, read again, and write some more.
4- Revising: Rearrange words, sentences, or paragraphs in a clear and logical order. Take out or add parts, and replace overused and unclear words. Make sure you have the appropriate format (APA, MLA, or Chicago).
5- Editing: Improve the technical accuracy of the writing, including spelling, grammar, & punctuation.
6- Proofreading: By this stage your final draft is finished and you give it to someone to read and check if you have any errors.
7- Publishing: This is the final step, your writing is ready to be put out into the world.
The steps of the writing process are taken out of Miami University's webpage https://miamioh.edu/hcwe/handouts/writing-process/index.html
Warm-up Question:
Instructions: Before brainstorming, answer the question below. This question is designed to help you warm up before you begin your writing process.
Brainstorming
Instructions: Use the brainstorm graphic organizer to map out your ideas. After you turn this in you will receive feedback and apply that feedback on your drafts.
Due Date: May 6, 2024, at 11:59 pm
Plot Chart
Plot Chart
Instructions: You will use this chart to map out your plot.
Due Date: May 6, 2024, at 11:59 pm
Character Map
Instructions: You will use this to plan out the characters in your story.
Due Date: May 6, 2024, at 11:59 pm
Writing your short story
Writing your short story
This is the last part of the unit and the final evaluation method!
Below I will be linking resource pages that you can use to do research along with writing tips from the genre.
You will also find the instructions for the novel and the rubric.
This picture of Agatha Christie was taken out of the official webpage of the author.
Short Mystery Novel
Short Mystery Novel
In this section you will find the document with the instructions and the evaluation rubric.
Due Date: May 31, 2024, at 11:59
Purdue OWL MLA Formatting and Style Guide
Reflection:
Reflection:
Instructions: You will write a two-page reflection in which you will talk about your experience creating the novel, what you learned throughout the unit, and reflect on your development.
Specifics:
Letter Times New Roman 12pt & double spaced
Must include a header with your name, date, and course
Page Count: Two, maximum three
Due Date: May 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm
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