Mrs. Matthews Novello, Creative Writing, Elective

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Unit

Unit Objectives

Gothic Literature and Fairy Tale Flash Fiction Writing

2-3 Weeks

CCSSW.9-10.3

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

CCSSW.9-10.4

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

CCSSW.9-10.5

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.

CCSSW.9-10.10

Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

CCSSW.11-12.3

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

CCSSW.11-12.4

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

CCSSW.11-12.5

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.

CCSSW.11-12.10

Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.

 

Week of October 23

 

Tuesday

Thursday

Powerpoint presentation, how to achieve gothic elements & incorporating them into yourselves

Checkpoint 1 for Powerpoint

Week of September 25

 

Tuesday

Thursday

Edgar Allen Poe Documentary

-        Influence and mood of Poe’s writing

Working on Gothic Horror Characters

Week of September 11th

 

Tuesday 

Thursday 

Creative Writing with Ms. Charlie and the Goats 

Resume Gothic Horror - The Black Cat by Edgar Allen Poe Character Cat Analysis Activity 

Week of September 4

 

Tuesday 

Thursday 

Gothic Horror: The Black Cat by Edgar Allen Poe story and analysis 

Gothic Horror: “The Monkey’s Paw” by W. W. Jacobs 

Analysis