Understanding Contemporary Lit through the Practice of Creative Writing
Lesson 2: Feedback/Revisions
Standards:
11.11.3.3
Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
11.11.5.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
11.7.5.5
Use a writing process to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grades 11–12 on page 75.)
Learning Targets:
I can...Demonstrate and evaluate how choices in style, language, and content affect audience and purpose. (11.3.3, 11.5.5, 7.5.5)
Essential Questions:
How do you use a writing process to develop and strengthen writing while considering how it is appropriate to its audience and purpose? (11.7.5.5)
How does understanding figurative language, word relationships, and other nuances of language improve a person’s knowledge of word meanings? (11.11.5.5)
How does language change depending on context, style, and purpose and why does this matter? (11.11.3.3)
how do contemporary writers define their voice in a world full of opportunities for people to speak their minds?
Activities:
1. Create a collection of writing you admire & explain why.
2. Write several pieces using various prompts and multiple uses of figurative language
3. Participate in an online writing community for feedback
