Imaginative Writing
Imaginative Writing
Definition: Imaginative writing invents a situation or story based on the writer's imagination. The writer may create a scene, situation, or character; may predict what might happen under hypothetical circumstances; or use his/her creativity to solve a hypothetical problem. The writer may use his/her knowledge of the world to bring a unique flair or flavor to the writing but is not bound by the constraints of reality. Imaginative writing may contain elements of fantasy.
Options: Point one credit in Imaginative Writing requires that you complete a short paper on why you are taking this class and at least three of the writing assignments plus the culminating imaginative writing assignment. You must also complete the final test on imaginative writing and the student survey.
Point five credits in Imaginative Writing requires that you complete a short paper on why you are taking this class and at least 10 writing assignments of the types listed below. You may create 3 imaginative scenes, 2 imaginative situations, 1 imaginative character, and 4 solutions to hypothetical problems, or any other combination you choose. Please e-mail fawnbragg@mail.coolschool.k12.or.us if you would like more imaginative writing ideas. After you write your first four imaginative pieces, you may choose 2-3 of those four to include in a short story, or you may write something completely new. Once you turn in that short story, you will write three more papers based on the assignments below. Then you may choose elements from those three assignments to include in another short story. You will repeat this cycle one more time. Next you will write a culminating short story of at least 1000 words. This story must be totally new, without using imaginative situations from previous assignments. Finally, you will complete the final test and the student survey.
Reading: It is widely known that a good writer is also a good reader. You need to read some exemplary imaginative writing while you work in this mode. Search the Internet or visit your school or city library for some short stories that showcase imaginative writing. Share examples of good imaginative writing that you come across with your Writing With Style classmates through the Writing With Style Discussion. You will need to send e-mail messages to the teacher each week to keep her informed of your reading progress.
Assignments: Each of these assignments should be at least two paragraphs long. Make sure that each piece has a beginning, middle, and end, though a formal introduction and conclusion are not required. Be sure to add details to enhance the understanding of the reader. You are required to prewrite, write, seek responses to, revise, edit and self-evaluate each assignment. Send your prewriting ideas to your teacher, and she will help you from there as needed.
Note: You must submit your papers through the lessons page where it says "submit paper." Let me know if you have any questions!
Option #1:
Create an imaginative scene.
Create an imaginative situation.
Create an imaginative character.
Predict what might happen under a hypothetical circumstance.
Creatively solve a hypothetical problem.
Write an imaginative poem.
Culminating Imaginative Writing Assignment:
Write a short story that is a take-off from one of the above imaginative writing assignments. This short story must be at least 1000 words long. You are required to prewrite, write, seek responses to, revise, edit and self-evaluate this assignment.
Final Assignment:
This assignment includes both a final test (e-mail fawnbragg@mail.coolschool.k12.or.us for test) and a student survey.
Questions? Please e-mail fawnbragg@mail.coolschool.k12.or.us for answers!
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