5/29/14

THURSDAY, MAY 29th Creative Writing Time! Well done on writing such great essays on corporate outsourcing, a tough subject. For a break, you will write a creative story this week for a peer editing lesson tomorrow. You may choose from one of these three topics: 1. Write a SCARY STORY! Use as many details as you can to make the story frightening and gruesome! 2. Write an ADVENTURE STORY! Using well developed time frames will make an Adventure Story truly exciting. 3. Write a LOVE STORY! Character development keeps readers involved and committed to the people in your love stories. Be creative and keep the reader's attention. You will be reading a fellow classmates writing tomorrow:) This assignment is due by tomorrow at 8:30am. Good Luck! FRIDAY, MAY 30TH Peer Editing: Peer = person of equal standing with another: somebody who is the equal of somebody else, e.g. in age or social class Editing = to prepare a text for publication by correcting errors and ensuring clarity and accuracy Peer Editing is a great way to improve your own writing. By practicing looking for grammar mistakes and "fluidity", we become better at finding those clues in our writing. Today, you are going to view YOUR blog on the computer you are currently using. Then, SWITCH with a fellow student. As you read your peer's writing, make notes on a separate piece of paper that will help the student improve their work. FOLLOW THE 3 C'S OF PEER EDITING: 1. COMPLEMENT - always stay positive in order to encourage your peers to continue improving! 2. CORRECT - find mistakes in grammar, spelling, etc. 3. CRITIQUE - offer advice on ways to improve the overall reading experience of their work. When finished, give your notes to your peer. Using the notes on your own writing, look for ways to improve your post. Edit as necessary. Have a great weekend!!