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Creative Writing and
Children’s Literature
In Literature and Creative writing for grades 4-6, we will
be reading several types of books and examining how the authors made their books
interesting. The types of books we will be covering include biographies and
autobiographies, historical fiction, realistic fiction, mystery, animal tales,
fantasy, poetry, and nonfiction. Students can either buy or borrow the books
from the library. Don't worry if students have previously read these books. It
never hurts to reread a good book! In creative writing, we will be writing
stories, poems, or information papers based on what we learn about the writing
of each type of literature. Students will be expected to participate in class by
discussing the readings, sharing their writings, and respectfully sharing their
ideas about other student's writings. Students will need a three-ring binder.
They may write their stories by hand or on the computer. They will be expected
to save all planning and rough drafts. If using the computer, students should
make a copy of their previous drafts before correcting or adding to them. If a
student misses a class I will e-mail the material they missed, and they should
send any assignments they may have completed to me. Students are expected to
have their assignments ready the day they are due. If you have trouble or are
confused about anything do not hesitate to call or e-mail me.
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These
assignments will be due the following week.
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September 8 -Begin The Moon and I by Betsy Byars -Plan for
writing an autobiographical sketch.
September 15 -Complete The Moon and I by Betsy Byars
-Write the rough draft of an autobiographical sketch.
September 22 -Begin Bully For You, Teddy Roosevelt by Jean
Fritz -Complete an autobiographical sketch.
September 29 -Finish reading Bully For You, Teddy
Roosevelt by Jean Fritz -Interview someone in order to write a biographical
sketch. -Plan for the biographical sketch.
October 6 -Pick a biography or autobiography to
read. -Write a rough draft of the biographical sketch.
October 13 -Continue reading your chosen biography or
autobiography. -Rewrite your rough draft of the biographical sketch
October 20 -Finish reading your chosen biography or
autobiography. -Fill out the information sheet on biographies or
autobiographies. -Complete the biographical sketch.
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October 27 -Begin reading Little House in the Big Woods by
Laura Ingalls Wilder. -Begin planning for an historical fiction story.
November 3 -Continue reading Little House in the Big
Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder. -Write the rough draft of an historical fiction
story.
November 10 -Finish reading Little House in the Big
Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder. -Complete your historical fiction story.
November 17 -Find 2 poems to share with the class
that you enjoy. -Write a poem about any topic. -Memorize a poem.
November 24 -Find 2 poems to share with the class that are
humorous. -Write a humorous poem. -Memorize a poem.
December 1 -Bring in 2 poems to share with the class that
help you see or feel something strongly. -Write a poem that will help others see
or feel something strongly. -Memorize a poem.
December 8 -Bring in 2 poems that play with words. -Write
a poem that plays with words. -Memorize a poem.
December 15 None
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