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Creative Writing Middle School
Creative Writing Middle School
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Quiz designed for grades 7-9 combined Creative Writing class. #CreativeWriting
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What is a good thing to do when you are stuck in a Scribble & your teacher wants 3 paragraphs??
Reboot the computer
SENSORY DESCRIPTIONS: Use the 5 senses
Fiddle with your Ipod
Distract Mrs. C. by asking her questions about her cute dog
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What is a Fractured Fairy Tale?
A section of writing dealing with one topic
A practical story about Right & Wrong
A Story where a Prince rescues a Princess
A story changed in an unexpected way with a twist.
3
What are the 5 senses?
Telepathy, Shape shifting, Flight, Healing, & Time Travel
Sight, Smell, Taste, Sound & Touch
Flight, Agility, X-Ray Vision, Invisiblity, & Immortality
Touch, Hearing, Smell, Taste, & Sound
4
What kind of writing do we do in this class?
Creative
Technical
Academic
Reluctant
5
What elements are in the plot diagram?
Action, Fast Cars, Action, Chase Scenes, Blood, Action, Cars
Just put Dwayne, "The Rock", Johnson in the plot and I'm in
Resolution, Rising Act, Falling Act, Climax, Exposition
Exposition, Rising Act, Climax, Falling Act, Resolution
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How do you create an interesting character?
Determine what the character's motivation is in the story
All of the above (we like layered characters like Batman)
Create a character profile sheet: name, age, looks & hobbies
Give the character unique habits, traits, flaws & a past
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Why describe what a character's voice sounds like?
Because Mrs. Christensen said so
All of the above because all great writers do it!
You get to use words like: appealing, brittle, croaky & flat
It helps the reader hear the character's voice & is cool
8
What is Flash Fiction ?
A Short Story
Fan Fiction that you write in a Flash
Fiction written by Barry Allen
A short piece of Fictional Literature
9
Authors we've talked about in class because they are JUST THAT GOOD!
Mrs. Christensen & Mrs. Abney, and Mr. Dalton
Justin Bieber & Kanye West & Jay Z
Nicholas Sparks & Dan Brown & V.C. Andrews
Neil Gaiman & J.R.R. Tolkien & Terry Pratchett
10
Describe the body language of a liar
Hands balled into fists & Eyebrows down and pulled together
Unsteady voice, Avoid eye contact, Hands touching throat
Relaxed body & Smile, Eyes crinkled
Mouth open & Eyes wide & Hands up
11
Which of the following names is NOT a famous author of fairy tales?
Dr. Seuss
Charles Perrault
Hans Christian Anderson
Jacob & Wilhelm Grimm
12
(You better get this right) What is your teacher's name?
Mrs. Christianson
Emily Christensen
Mrs. Christensen - She Who Must Be Obeyed
Mr. Porter
13
Why do you have to learn about yourself to be a writer?
Because we are all narcissists
Because Mrs. Christensen is a busy body
Because you are teenagers
Because you use it in your writing
14
Which of the following is NOT a traditional cliche?
Ace in the hole
Butterflies in your stomach
Happy as a hedgehog
Bent out of shape
15
What is the hook part of a song lyric?
The largest section of the song
The section between the verse and the chorus
A musical phrase that catches the ear
4-8 bars before the rapper comes in
16
What is the setting in a story?
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away
Blue & Red
When & Where
The sequence of events that lead to a resolution
17
Good dialogue advice is:
Long, wordy paragraphs of dialogue are the best. Key = Long
Dialogue should have a purpose and less is more.
It should sound like Shakespeare - because - famous old guy
Repeat words, the more repetition the better; Repeat words
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What is our class motto?
Where did all the 9th graders go?
Mrs. C. , plug in your computer & turn off your phone!
WRITE WITHOUT FEAR!
A1 can NOT do this, but you can A2, Thank you :)
