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Day 4: Visual Element and Reflective Paragraph

The visual element for the Alternative Ending Project is going to be an image or a drawing that represents the overall theme or message you want readers to take away from your piece.

Visual Element Example: (May be a hand-drawn picture OR a collection of 5-6 images from the internet, BUT YOU MUST CITE WHERE YOU GOT THEM FROM IN A WORKS CITED PAGE)

You will also be turning in a reflective paragraph that explains:

• Which text you chose for your alternative ending
• What you identified the author's original voice to be 
• How you continued to use the author's original voice throughout your alternative ending
• Which literary devices/craft moves you used and what they reveal
• Finally, what visual element did you choose and the theme it represents

Reflective Paragraph Example: 

Final Draft of Alternative Ending to "Lamb to the Slaughter" Example:

* As you are revising your final drafts, have the original text out and make sure you are staying true to the author's format and style

Don't forget:
FINAL PROJECTS (including a final draft, visual element, and reflective paragraph) are due on:

Monday, April 25th (A/B/C/D)

Tuesday, April 26th (E)

*****You must print out everything on your own time and bring them to turn in at the beginning of class. No exceptions!!!!!!!!!!

Day 3: Peer Editing and Revising

Peer editing and revising is a great way to improve the overall quality of your work. Having a fresh pair of eyes to look over your writing might find some, you may have a fresh pair of eyes read through and make helpful suggestions to improve the overall quality of your work.

Helpful Hints for Peer Editing and Revising:

• Make sure you read through the piece one time before going through and making any changes
• Don't change the author's words for them, mark suggestions for changes you would add in a different color pen or font
• Look out for spelling and grammar mistakes
• Underline any areas that seem unclear or disorganized
• Jot down any questions you have in the margin
• Ask more than one person to read through your writing

You can also self-assess your work and make revisions on your own.

Helpful Hints for Self Editing and Revising:

• Re-read! Re-read! Re-read!
• Correct any spelling or grammar mistakes
• Make sure that it follows a logical order
• Make sure that main ideas are clear and understandable

Don't forget: When in doubt, ask for help! Grab a friend and begin the peer editing and revising process!

Day 2: Rough Draft

Remember, in your rough drafts you must continue to incorporate the author's original voice and use three (3) literary devices/craft moves in your writing.

Example Rough Draft:

Helpful Hint: Select literary devices/craft moves you see used throughout the original text. That will help you when continuing with the author's original voice in your alternative endings.

Click here for Alternative Ending Project Directions and Requirements

Rough Drafts are due by the beginning of class on:

Wednesday, April 20th (A/B)

Thursday, April 21st (C/D/E)

Day 1 of Alternative Ending Project: Brainstorm and Outline

Day 1: Brainstorm ideas and start thinking about the direction you want your alternative ending to go in, then create a detailed outline. Think about some ways you can continue to use the author's original voice throughout your ending, or how you might incorporate different literary devices/craft moves. Play around with your ideas and see what works and what doesn't!

You may structure your outline any way that works for you, but here are some examples of what an outline can look like in case you're stuck: 

Forgot which different literary devices/craft moves we've been learning about this year? Fear not! Use the list below for some ideas: