Write in micro size 04 | SLC S21W04
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- 4 tasks | 2 posts | Comment assertively, leave suggestions and identify the genre of your classmates' stories.
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- We want your feedback, please complete the activities in this post, if you haven't already:
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Objective: Adopt the structure of a micro-story to different literary genres.
- Create a character profile.
- Explore your flexibility and versatility in micro storytelling.
Access the theory lessons: -- I explore literary genres in micro-stories
Previous steps: Identify the following elements:
- Most comfortable genre: The genre or style in which you feel most confident and comfortable writing.
- A genre that attracts you but that you haven't practiced much.
- Your least favorite genre.
- Check in the comments what character or activity the teachers suggest to you.
- Study the evaluation rubrics, there we outline what we want from you and your narrative.
PUBLICATION 1: Task 1 + Task 2 |
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Task 1: Synopsis of the main character. (Find the assigned character in the comments)
- Study theoretical lesson 2.
- Investigate how to create a character.
- From the following list, create a synopsis of the character that was assigned to you in the comments by the teachers. (Remember, concise and direct) See example
Aspects | Consider the following: |
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1. Biography | •How has his/her life been so far? •Cultural context •Key Background |
2. Psychological Profile | •Tastes •Dislikes •Personality, character. the dark side of him/her. |
3. Appearance | •Physical attributes •Age •Others that you consider important |
4. His/her search / Motivation | •What do his/her want? •What need does he have? •What is his/her urgently need to do? |
5. Associated characters | •Friends, family, pets. •Enemies. Real or imaginary |
- Save this synopsis to submit with assignment 2.
Task 2: The most comfortable gender
- Determine the narrative genre that is most comfortable, familiar, or comes naturally to you.
- Research the characteristics of that particular genre. Briefly explain your choice.
- Be sure to specify the name of the literary genre you chose for this assignment.
- Create a micro-story of no more than 150 words within that genre, using the character from task 1 as the protagonist.
- Use as the protagonist the character you described in task 1.
- Use a title that captures the essence of the story.
- Get inspired: look at the examples provided.
- Use only one image for the cover.
- Post on your blog or in a community, both in your native language and in English.
- Surprise us with your reflection: short and concise, focused on what you learned, what was easy, what was difficult.
- Post Title: My Character in Synopsis
- Tag @joslud and @solperez .
- Use the hashtags: #microwrite04 #story #learnwithsteem #shortstory #creativewriting #steemexclusive #country
- Invite friends to comment on the story and give their opinion on the story.
PUBLICATION 2: Task 3 + Task 4 |
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Task 3: The genre that attracts you, but you haven't practiced much
- Determine the genre you will use for this task.
- Be sure to specify the name of the literary genre you chose for this assignment.
- Research the characteristics of that particular genre. Briefly explain your choice.
- Create a micro-story of no more than 150 words within that genre, using the character from task 1 as the protagonist.
- Use as the protagonist the character you described in task 1.
- Use a title that captures the essence of the story.
- Surprise us with your reflection: short and concise, focused on what you learned, what was easy, what was difficult.
- Save this story to submit with task 4.
Task 4. The least favorite gender.
- Determine the genre you will use for this task.
- Be sure to specify the name of the literary genre you chose for this assignment.
- Research the characteristics of that particular genre. Briefly explain your choice.
- Create a micro-story of no more than 150 words within that genre, using the character from task 1 as the protagonist.
- Use as the protagonist the character you described in task 1.
- Use a title that captures the essence of the story.
- Use only one image for the cover.
- Surprise us with your reflection: short and concise, focused on what you learned, what was easy, what was difficult.
- Post on your blog or in a community, both in your native language and in English.
- Post title: I write in different genres.
- Tag @joslud and @solperez .
- Use the hashtags: #microwrite04 #story #learnwithsteem #shortstory #creativewriting #steemexclusive #country
- Invite friends to comment on the story and give their opinion on the story.
- Comment on at least 4 posts in a respectful and assertive manner, leaving suggestions and identifying the genre of your classmates' stories. Ask questions?
Remember: we've reached the halfway point of the challenge, we're starting to explore the boundaries of micro fiction. |
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Evaluation rubrics: Total 10 points. |
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Task 1. Checklist |
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Legend: TOTAL task 1: 2 pts
- Definitely (0.2 pt) --- Pretty close (0.1 to 0.19 pts) --- Improvement. (0.001 to 0.09pts)
CONCISENESS: 0,6 pts
•a. Every aspect of the synopsis is present. (0.2 pts )
•b. Every aspect of the synopsis displays concise, direct language and is to the point. (0.2 pts )
•c. Excellent spelling and grammar throughout the text. (0.2 pts )
THE CHARACTER 0.8 pts
•e. The character is described in full, we get a clear image of him. (0.2 pts )
•f. We easily understand his previous history and how it influences him now. (0.2 pts )
•g. We clearly understand your aspirations, what motivates you, what you seek in life. (0.2 pts )
•h. We understand their ways of relating to others: friends and enemies, if they have any. (0.2 pts )
REFLECTION 0.6 pts
- i. Goes beyond what is requested, including an analysis of your creative process. (0.2 pts )
- j. It is acknowledged that he carefully researched and prepared the character (0.2 pts )
- k. Reflections, short, concise, forceful. (0.2 pts )
Checklist for tasks 2, 3 & 4 will be the same |
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LEGEND: TASKS 2, 3 AND 4: 2 PTS EACH
•Definitely (0.2 pts ) --- Very close (0.1 to 0.19 pts ) --- Can be improved. (0.001 to 0.09 pts)
CONCISENESS: 0.8 PTS
•a. The micro-story complies with the established word limit. It includes the title. (0.2 pts )
•b. Short title (less than 7 words) (0.2 pts )
•c. The entire story is concise and direct, adapting to the chosen genre (0.2 pts)
•d. Excellent spelling and grammar throughout the text. (0.2 pts )
STORY AND GENRE 0.8 pts
•e. Create an atmosphere that is consistent with the genre, using appropriate language and details. (0.2 pts )
•f. The characteristic elements of the chosen genre are easily recognized . (0.2 pts )
•g. Leave questions unanswered so the reader can continue to reflect on the story. (0.2 pts )
•h. Uses rhetorical figures, metaphors and similes that contribute to the story. (0.2 pts )
•i. It conveys the emotions usually associated with each genre globally or at the end. (0.2 pts )
CREATIVITY: 1 pts
•j. The title draws attention and makes you want to know more. (0.2 pts )
•k. Find a unique perspective on the chosen genre. (0.2 pts )
•l. Propose new things, get out of your comfort zone. (0.2 pts )
•m. It offers a shocking, unexpected ending or an original perspective. It leaves a lasting impression ( 0.2 pts )
REFLECTION 0.4 pts
•n. Goes beyond what is requested, including an analysis of your creative process. (0.2 pts )
•o. Concise and direct reflections focused on the learning achieved. (0.2 pts )
COMMENTS 2 pts |
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- a. Use the hashtag #microwrite04 and mention the teaching team in all comments (0.3 pts)
- b. Post at least four links to the comments you make to your classmates. (0.3 pts)
- c. Comment assertively, leave suggestion. (0.7 pts)
- d. Identify the genre of your classmates' stories. Asks questions about the post or story (0,7 pts)
Fuentes
- Corrector ortográfico recomendado: https://languagetool.org/es
Original production by @joslud |
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