ENG/240

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE

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ENG 240 Week 1 Creative Writing Journal

Refer to the following Week 1 – Required Learning Activities:

• The Practice of Creative Writing, Introduction
• The Practice of Creative Writing, Finding Focus
• The Practice of Creative Writing, Creative Reading

Welcome to creative writing! You’re probably all here because you have a story or stories burning inside of you. Maybe you carry a journal, or take notes on your phone whenever a creative idea comes to you.

But first this week, take time to review the readings and reflect on the writing process. You should also look ahead to the assignments in the following weeks.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word journal entry that identifies the key elements of the writing process and describes what you have learned about creative reading. Consider the following:

• How will you apply what you have learned?
• What writing processes will you use?
• Is there a plan you would like to follow to spark your creativity in the next four weeks?
• What story ideas do you have that you would like to write about in the coming weeks? Explain.

Note: You do not have to use a particular style such as MLA or APA.

Submit your assignment.

ENG 240 Week 2 Original Poem

This assignment encourages you to balance personal expression with the use of specific poetic techniques.

Reflect on an incident that has in some manner changed the way you see or feel.

Write a poem of 100 to 175 words that reflects how the incident that you chose changed or affected you.

Write a shorter poem of 45 words or less that captures the essence of the same incident.

• Submit both selections in one Microsoft® Word document.
• Grammar and punctuation variations are acceptable if they serve the needs of the piece.
• Be sure to double space each of the poems.

Note: You do not need to use a particular style, such as MLA or APA, as this is a creative writing assignment.

Submit your assignment.

ENG 240 Week 2 Reflection on Poetry

Now you get to think about a poem you have read and will reflect critically.

Imagine for this assignment that you are a literary critic and will be published in a leading literary magazine.

Choose one of the poems from this week’s readings.

Write a 350- to 700-word essay that reflects on what you liked about the poem or what drew you to it.

Consider the following areas in your response:

• Identify common elements, structures, forms, and terminology of the poem.
• Describe the use of imagery, symbolism, and figurative language in the writer used.
• Consider also the central idea and the emotional impact.

Format your essay with title page consistent with either MLA or APA guidelines as this is meant as a formal writing assignment for this course.

Submit your assignment.

ENG 240 Week 3 Short Story

Now is the time you’ve been waiting for: to write your own short story.

Consider the six common elements of the short story including character, point of view, plot, setting and context, conflict and tension, and crisis and resolution.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word short story that uses each of the six elements listed above.

• Grammar and punctuation variations are acceptable if they serve the needs of the piece.

Note: You do not have to use a particular style, such as MLA or APA, as this is a creative writing assignment.

Submit your assignment.

ENG 240 Week 3 Writer Q & A

This assignment allows you to express your views about your creativity.

Imagine now that you are being interviewed for a literary magazine.

Use a Question and Answer format where you create and answer questions in 350 words regarding what you learned from writing your short story.

Create questions and provide your responses that describe the use of plot, character, setting, and theme in your short story.

Note: You do not need to use a particular style, such as MLA or APA, for this particular type of assignment but include a title page.

Submit your assignment.

ENG 240 Week 4 One-Act Play

This week’s first assignment lets you lend your creativity to a one-act play.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word play, incorporating a clear beginning, middle, and ending. Your play must have at least two characters.

• Grammar and punctuation variations are acceptable if they serve the needs of the piece.

Note: You do not have to use a particular style, such as MLA or APA, as this is a creative writing assignment.

Submit your assignment.

ENG 240 Week 4 Reflection on Drama Assignment Options

For this assignment, complete either Scenario A or B.

Scenario A

Imagine for this assignment that you are a literary critic and will be published in a leading literary magazine.

Choose one of the short plays/screenplays from this week’s readings.

Write a 350-word magazine critique that reflects on the following:

• How the writer used common elements, structures, form and terminology used in dramatic plays and screenplays; for instance, how does the format change the way characters are introduced or the impact of dialogue and setting?
• How would you describe the relationship between the writer and the audience/reader (you in this case)?

Note: You do not need to use a particular style, such as MLA or APA, for this particular type of assignment, but include a title page.

Submit your assignment.

Scenario B

Imagine that you are being interviewed for a literary magazine.

Use a Question and Answer format where you answer questions in 350 words regarding what you learned from writing your play.

Create questions and provide your responses that discuss the following:

• How you, as the writer, used common elements, structures, form and terminology used in dramatic plays and screenplays; for instance, how does the format change the way characters are introduced or the impact of dialogue and setting?

Note: You do not need to use a particular style, such as MLA or APA, for this particular type of assignment but include a title page.

Submit your assignment.

ENG 240 Week 5 Writing Creative Nonfiction

In this week’s assignment, you now turn your attention to creative nonfiction.

Select a personal experience or event.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word memoir about the experience or event, drawing on the techniques you have learned throughout this course.

Include the following:

• Write the memoir in first person
• Incorporate both the details of the experience or event and your personal reactions.
• Grammar and punctuation variations are acceptable if they serve the needs of the piece.

Note: You do not have to use a particular style, such as MLA or APA, as this is a creative writing assignment.

Submit your assignment.

ENG 240 Week 5 Reflection on Creative Nonfiction Assignment Options

For this assignment, complete either Scenario A or B:

Scenario A

Imagine for this assignment that you are a literary critic and will be published in a leading literary magazine.

Choose one of the creative nonfiction essays from this week’s readings.

Write a 350-word magazine critique that reflects how the writer was able to use a personal experience or observation in an essay that transformed the personal into a life lesson that others can relate to. In addition, ensure that you describe the role of creative nonfiction in literature. For example, what was the writer’s contribution?

Note: You do not need to use a particular style, such as MLA or APA, for this particular type of assignment but include a title page.

Submit your assignment.

Scenario B

Imagine that you are being interviewed for a literary magazine.

Use a Question and Answer format.

Write a 350-word magazine critique that reflects on how you were able to use a personal experience or observation in an essay that transformed the personal into a life lesson to which others can relate. For example, you can explain why you felt this was an important subject, or how you would describe your contribution to creative nonfiction.

Note: You do not need to use a particular style, such as MLA or APA, for this particular type of assignment but include a title page.

Submit your assignment.