Creative Writing

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Creative Writing
You have just entered the
lab

• 8th and 9th
• grade
• Mrs. Betts

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This semester you will learn

• How to write in different genre
• Computer skills
• More than you ever thought possible

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Sentence Structure

• Subject and predicate
• Various structures
• Different beginnings
• Punctuation
• NTSBWTSW

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Paragraphing

• Topic Sentence
• At least 3 supporting sentences
• Conclusion

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Types of paragraphs

• Descriptive
• Character sketch
• Information
• Persuasion

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Writing projects

• Paragraphs
• Short stories
• Childrens stories
• Poetry
• Writing portfolio

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Teacher expectations

• Come to class prepared
• pencil
• writing notebook
• No homework out of class
• must work in class
• All writing done in Computer lab

• Positive attitude
• You will become a better writer
• We will have fun!
• This will be your favorite class !