Chapter 8 - Creative Non-fiction

 

Chapter 8- Creative Non-fiction


Monday 10/31 
  • Free Write/Journal writing - Map
  • Braided essay
  • Various essay forms
  • Chapter 8-Creative Nonfiction
    • The Essay and Creative Nonfiction
    • Memoir and the Personal Essay
    • Techniques of Creative Nonfiction 
    • Fact and Truth
    • Creative Nonfiction Format
  • key words to know in  Chapter 8
  • identify five memories you would enjoy writing about 
  • discuss what makes creative nonfiction a genre and a good focal point for writing
  • identify peer edit writing group 3-4 people that share writing interests (genre preference) 


Wednesday  11/2 - STUDIO WRITING SESSION
  • finish reading all of chapter 8 
  • FOR WEDNESDAY, YOU WILL WORK INDEPENDENTLY.  THIS IS CALLED STUDIO WRITING SESSION.  FINISH WRITING YOUR  BRAIDED ESSAY.  

Friday 
  • meet in recitation sections for workshop
  • bring the draft of your braided essay or creative non-fiction piece

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