Important Deadlines and Information

Portfolios are due next Thursday, 1/22.

I had to move this deadline up because classes will not be in session during exam week. I will take them on Friday, but keep in mind this will mean I will not see you if I have questions about the work. You will also receive a late grade.

Please include the required forms in your portfolios, 5-7 workshopped/polished poems and a 2 page reflection.

All of class time will be dedicated to this, which should give you plenty of time to organize yourselves.

Aside from your portfolios, Sokol entries are due by the end of next week as well. This is for a grade! Entry guidelines are here: http://www3.libraryweb.org/sokolcontest.aspx


I will give you double extra credit if you enter Gannon by the end of next week too :) I know it feels like a lot but if you enter one, you can do two! Guidelines are here: http://www.gannon.edu/Academic-Offerings/Humanities-Education-and-Social-Sciences/Undergraduate/English/Poetry-Contest/

There are less grades this quarter, please keep in mind the importance of receiving credit for this course in order to earn your arts diploma.

See me with any questions.

Portfolio Guidelines

· You must include at least 5-7 polished poems in your portfolios (more if you'd like.) 

· Organize your work in a way that makes sense... Theme? Dates? Whatever you think!

· Polish each piece and make them as perfect as you can.

 

Remember: You may have learned something new that you didn’t know at the beginning of the year. Apply those skills!

 

Reflection- You need to write a reflection (at least two pages) about the marking period, the creative writing process, and your progress:

· Which pieces do you think are your best? Which are your least favorite? Why?

· How did writing help you to appreciate the details of what you have read this marking period? Be sure to be specific when referencing authors and titles.

· What did you most enjoy and least enjoy about the marking period?

· What was the most difficult piece for you to write? Which one did you enjoy the most? Least?

· What did you know about writing before you started this class?

· What new things have you learned about writing? Yourself? Life?

· Grade yourself and explain why you would give that grade.

Due Date 1/22