Ghost Story Requirements

In the tradition of Mary Shelley…

Ghost Story Requirements

• 2 (minimum) to 3 (maximum) pages• Single-spaced• MLA heading• Creative title• Gothic elements included

Research Links for Ghost/Horror Story

• http://sem2creativewriting.wikispaces.com/2+Ghost+or+Horror+Story+assignment

• http://jamesgang.com/campfire/html/stories.html

Poetry Requirements

In the tradition of the Sonnet and Carpe Diem Poems…

Poetry Requirements

• 3-5 poems in Anthology/Collection• 1 sonnet; 1 carpe diem; others in

the style you wish• MLA heading• Creative titles• Poetry elements included

Research Links for Poetry

• http://www.sonnetwriters.com/how-to-write-a-sonnet/

• Write Source—367-37• http://sheaduane.hubpages.com/hub/Carpe-

Diem-Poetry-Write-like-an-ancient-Roman• http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMI

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Graphic Novel Requirements

In the tradition of Beowulf, Brave New World, and 1984…

Graphic Novel Requirements

• 10 pages (both text and illustrations/graphics/photos)• Hero as protagonist• MLA heading (back cover)• Creative title• Be creative with graphic and

graphic novel elements

Expectations

• Appropriate language is expected. • Any type of racial, ethnic,

sexist, sexual, obscene, etc. language will not be tolerated.

Timeline—Week 1

• Friday, May 10th—Project Requirements & Brainstorming

• Monday, May 13th—Finish brainstorming; drafting• Tuesday, May 14th—Drafting (Computer Lab, if

available)• Wednesday, May 15th—Drafting (Computer Lab)• Thursday, May 17th—Drafting (Computer Lab); upload

to Turnitin.com by 11:59 PM.• Friday, May 18th—Bring hardcopy of draft; peer review;

due in class (3:00 PM)!

Timeline—Week 2

• Monday, May 21st—Revision; peer feedback; upload final copy to Turnitin.com by Tuesday morning by 7:00 AM.

• Tuesday, May 22nd—Hardcopy due in class; oral presentations

• Wednesday, May 23rd—Oral presentations• Thursday, May 24th—Oral presentations (if

needed)• Friday, May 25th—Awards