Grade 12 Creative Writing
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2008

Grade 12 Creative Writing
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Students will read independently in a variety of creative genre.
Standards: 1.1.11. A - H, 1.2.11 A - C, 1. 3. 11. A-F
Benchmark/Skills Assessment
Reading
1. Students will read independently. a) Choose from among unit-appropriate texts b) Read in a variety of creative genre c) Read personal essays with focus on the author's voice d) Practice interpretation of reading and identification of effective genre elements
Approx. Time Allotment:
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Summer Reading quizzes and essays
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Self-selected genre reading
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SSR reading response
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Response to author process essays (includes Writers on
Writing )
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Available Course Library titles include:
Getting From Here to There:
Reading and Writing Poetry
(Florence Grossman, ed.)
The Creative Writer’s
Handbook (Jason and
Lefcowitz, ed.)
Writers on Writing (Pack and
Parini, eds.)
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Summer Reading

Self-selected reading

Peer samples
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Classroom Library

Course Library
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Course Video Library
Instructional Strategies
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Genre brainstorming
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Small group discussion of reading and/or reaction journal
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Silent reading

Grade 12 Creative Writing
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: A. Students will read independently in a variety of creative genre.
Standards: 1.1.11. A - H, 1.2.11 A - C, 1. 3. 11. A-F
Adaptations/Inclusion
Techniques
Enrichment
Strategies
Reading
As per student’s IEP
Includes student-driven reading and assignments, advance notice of projects and assignments, extra credit
May include:

Extra credit (reading, films, performances)

Parent/student Film Nights

Field Trips

Guest Speakers

Student-designed activities

Independent study

Assessment options

Contests

Publication opportunities

Contributions to school newspaper and literary magazine

Updates course library

Updates classroom library
Approx. Time Allotment:
Remediation
Strategies

Teacher/student conference

Revision opportunities
Multicultural/
Interdisciplinary Connection
Use art, film, and music as both prewriting stimulation and enhancements to literature.
Integrate multicultural and multiethnic works into curriculum and independent reading and study.
Raise awareness of the connections between English and other terms). languages
(root words, vocabulary, and literary

Grade 12 Creative Writing
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Students will practice writing both formally and informally in a variety of creative genres, including poetry, drama, fiction, and personal narrative
Standards: 1. 4. 11. A and D, 1.5.11 A - G
Benchmark/Skills Assessment
Approx. Time Allotment:
Writing
1. Students will practice writing personal, descriptive, and narrative writing. a) Plan and/or brainstorm prior to writing b) Practice revision c) Use varying approaches and structures
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Daily freewrites
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Daily practice writing (focused exercises)
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Weekly formal submissions of informal exercises
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Personal essay project
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Descriptive Writing Project
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Available Course Library titles include:
Getting From Here to
There: Reading and
Writing Poetry (Florence
Grossman, ed.)
The Creative Writer’s
Handbook (Jason and
Lefcowitz, ed.)
Writers on Writing (Pack and Parini, eds.)

Summer Reading

Self-selected reading

Peer samples

Classroom Library

Course Library

Course Video Library
Instructional Strategies
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Guided freewriting
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Improvisation
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Games playing
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Isolated skill modeling
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Isolated skills practice
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Response Group/Team revision
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Revision presentation
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Modeling
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Drafting
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Revising
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Editing

Publishing

Grade 12 Creative Writing
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Students will practice writing both formally and informally in a variety of creative genres, including poetry, drama, fiction, and personal narrative
Standards: 1. 4. 11. A and D, 1.5.11 A - G
Benchmark/Skills Assessment
Writing
2. Students will practice all of the creative genre: fiction, drama, poetry. a) Establish criteria for evaluating effectiveness of written work b) Practice isolated genre skills c) Practice a variety of approaches d) Modeling e) Drafting f) Revising g) Editing h) Publishing written work i) Write using genre-specific conventions j) Write using standard conventions
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Unit Projects:
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Personal Narrative
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Short Story
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One-Act Play/Screenplay
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Optional poetry collection
COURSE PROJECT
Approx. Time Allotment:
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Available Course Library titles include:
Getting From Here to There: Reading and Writing Poetry (Florence Grossman, ed.)
The Creative Writer’s Handbook (Jason and Lefcowitz, ed.)
Writers on Writing (Pack and Parini, eds.)

Summer Reading

Self-selected reading

Peer samples

Classroom Library

Course Library

Course Video Library
Instructional Strategies

Rubric generation
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Skills isolation exercises
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Team writing
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Class drafting
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Individual drafting
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Response Group draft review
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Modeling skills
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Computer drafting
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Improvisation
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Publication exploration
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Discussion
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Peer review
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Self-evaluation
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Workshop Series: The
Philadelphia Young Playwrights
Festival

Grade 12 Creative Writing
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Students will practice writing both formally and informally in a variety of creative genres, including poetry, drama, fiction, and personal narrative
Standards: 1. 4. 11. A and D, 1.5.11 A - G
Benchmark/Skills Assessment
Approx. Time Allotment:
Writing
3. Students will examine and reflect on their personal processes . a) Analyze personal strategies b) Reflect on strengths and goals c) Formulate questions about writing
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Weekly freewrites
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Weekly conference letter
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Response Group reports
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Unit Project introduction letter
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Formal revision of major projects
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One-on-one discussion of instructor feedback on major projects
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Available Course Library titles include:
Getting From Here to There:
Reading and Writing Poetry
(Florence Grossman, ed.)
The Creative Writer’s
Handbook (Jason and
Lefcowitz, ed.)
Writers on Writing (Pack and
Parini, eds.)

Summer Reading

Self-selected reading

Peer samples

Classroom Library

Course Library

Course Video Library
Instructional Strategies

Discussion of personal goals
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Conference with teacher
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Teacher response to conference letters
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Multiple-Intelligences self-evaluation
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Guided reflection on process
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Guided introduction to specific project process

Grade 12 Creative Writing
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: B. Students will practice writing both formally and informally in a variety of creative genres, including poetry, drama, fiction, and personal narrative
Standards: 1. 4. 11. A and D, 1.5.11 A - G
Adaptations/Inclusion
Techniques
Enrichment
Strategies
Writing
As per student’s IEP
Includes student-driven reading and assignments, advance notice of projects and assignments, extra credit
May include:

Extra credit (reading, films, performances)

Parent/student Film Nights

Field Trips

Guest Speakers

Student-designed activities

Independent study

Assessment options

Contests

Publication opportunities

Contributions to school newspaper and literary magazine

Updates course library

Updates classroom library
Approx. Time Allotment:
Remediation
Strategies

Teacher/student conference

Revision opportunities
Multicultural/
Interdisciplinary Connection
Use art, film, and music as both prewriting stimulation and enhancements to literature.
Integrate multicultural and multiethnic works into curriculum and independent reading and study.
Raise awareness of the connections between English and other languages
(root words, vocabulary, and literary terms).

Grade 12 Creative Writing
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Students will present their written work in a variety of settings
Standards: 1.6.11 A-F, 1.7.11 A and B
Benchmark/Skills Assessment
Speaking and Listening
1. Students will practice speaking and listening. a) Share informal drafts b) Present work in large and small group settings c) Respond to peer work
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Response Group assignment
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Teacher observation of
Response Group activity
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Response Group evaluation/journal summary
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Response Group presentation
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Large group presentation
(Rank I elective)
Approx. Time Allotment:
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Available Course Library titles include:
Getting From Here to There: Reading and
Writing Poetry (Florence Grossman, ed.)
The Creative Writer’s Handbook (Jason and
Lefcowitz, ed.)
Writers on Writing (Pack and Parini, eds.)

Summer Reading

Self-selected reading

Peer samples

Classroom Library

Course Library

Course Video Library
Instructional Strategies

Response Group formation/structured interaction

Response Group assignments

Grade 12 Creative Writing
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: C. Students will present their written work in a variety of settings
Standards: 1.6.11 A-F, 1.7.11 A and B
Enrichment
Strategies
Adaptations/Inclusion
Techniques
Speaking and Listening
As per student’s IEP
Includes student-driven reading and assignments, advance notice of projects and assignments, extra credit
May include:

Extra credit (reading, films, performances)

Parent/student Film Nights

Field Trips

Guest Speakers

Student-designed activities

Independent study

Assessment options

Contests

Publication opportunities

Contributions to school newspaper and literary magazine

Updates course library

Updates classroom library
Approx. Time Allotment:
Remediation
Strategies

Teacher/student conference

Revision opportunities
Multicultural/
Interdisciplinary Connection
Use art and music as both prewriting stimulation and enhancements to literature.
Integrate multicultural and multiethnic works into curriculum and independent reading and study.
Raise awareness of the connections between English and other languages
(root words, vocabulary, and literary terms).

Grade 12 Creative Writing
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: D. Rank Level I elective students will complete a research assignment on an author of their choice.
Standards: 1.8.11 all
Benchmark/Skills Assessment
Research
1. Students will practice independent research skills. a) Select topics b) Develop strategies for seeking information c) Use a variety of methods to access information d) Organize thoughts and materials e) Cite correctly f) Choose presentation format and adhere to format conventions
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Independent research paper/Research log
Approx. Time Allotment:
Aligned Materials/
Resources/Technology
Available Course Library titles include:
Getting From Here to There: Reading and
Writing Poetry (Florence Grossman, ed.)
The Creative Writer’s Handbook (Jason and
Lefcowitz, ed.)
Writers on Writing (Pack and Parini, eds.)

Summer Reading

Self-selected reading

Peer samples

Classroom Library

Course Library

Course Video Library
Instructional Strategies

Bi-weekly conferences

Goals generation

Rubric review

Self-evaluation

Post-conference

Grade 12 Creative Writing
Essential Question, Concept or Theme: D. Rank Level I elective students will complete a research assignment on an author of their choice.
Standards: 1.8.11 all
Adaptations/Inclusion
Techniques
Research
As per student’s IEP
May include:

Enrichment
Strategies
Extra credit (reading, films,
Approx. Time Allotment:
Remediation
Strategies

Teacher/student conference

Revision opportunities
Includes student-driven reading and assignments, advance notice of projects and assignments, extra credit performances)

Parent/student Film Nights

Field Trips

Guest Speakers

Student-designed activities

Independent study

Assessment options

Contests

Publication opportunities

Contributions to school newspaper and literary magazine

Updates course library

Updates classroom library
Multicultural/
Interdisciplinary Connection
Use art and music as both prewriting stimulation and enhancements to literature.
Integrate multicultural and multiethnic works into curriculum and independent reading and study.
Raise awareness of the connections between English and other languages
(root words, vocabulary, and literary terms).