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English 9 Creative Writing Assignment

==**The Fountain of Youth has been discovered!** ==

==**Assignment: to write a story told in first person point of view based on an event that occurs as a result of the discovery of the Fountain of Youth.** == Write a short story with a clear introduction, rising action, climax and conclusion. Include character development through the use of dialogue and description. **Include the use of metaphor, symbol, irony, and theme.**

1. List 5 Positive consequences and 5 Negative consequences? 2. Describe your character. Complete these questions on your wiki. Create a page called "Character Development" 3. Describe the setting. 4. What is the main conflict?


 * The above questions should be done on your Wiki before you write the story.**

5. How does the main character change over the course of the story? 6. Describe the use of Irony in your story. 7. What symbols are present in your story? 8. What is the theme of your story? **Questions 5 – 8 should be done on your Wiki after you write your story.**

Procedure

1. Answer questions 1 to 4 2. brainstorm 3. re-organize your words and phrases into sequential categories. 4. character development 5. Do a plot outline 6. Write your rough copy 7. proof read and revise 8. good copy (Hard Copy on Paper) 9. Do questions 5 - 8 10. publish/share a. podcast b. graphic novel c. video d. Speech with Power Point visuals e. Other? See me

***Graphic Novels must be handed in to Mr Janzen for scanning** *PPT, Podcasts and, Videos must be uploaded to your "Creative Writing" page on your personal wiki. *Post the __Good Copy__ of your story on the "Creative Writing" page of your personal wiki.

Evaluation
SUBJECT: English Creative Writing Presentation Each of the following areas are evaluated out of 4 marks: Introduction Rising Action Climax Conclusion Theme Irony Character Development Sentence Structure/Grammar Attracts and Maintains Interest Complete “Creative Writing” page.

Total /40

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 How to Write a Short Story

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