Writing Wizardry
Elective Unit
Unit Description
People have a strong need to tell stories, which are passed down through the generations and provide a record of our history and culture.
This unit explores the various forms and structures in writing — creative, personal, descriptive, informative, poetic — and studies the skills and techniques of established writers. The opportunity to create short written responses and more extended responses abound in this unit.
Assessment
- Character-focused narrative task
- Non-linear narrative task
- Feature article
