Creative Writing Seminar: Writing and the Arts Exam  
Prepare Before the Day of the Exam:
 Section 1 –Assessments
 Section 2 – Personal Identity & Passion
 Section 3 – Specifics of Writing and the Arts
 Section 4 – Submissions
On the Day of the Exam:
 Section 5 – In-Class Exhibition of Knowledge (presentation, performance, demonstration)

Section 1 – Assessments
Self-Assessment
Assess your strengths and weaknesses as a writer of Writing and the arts throughout this course. Consider all aspects of process and product. Specifically, discuss how your writing evolved throughout the course in response to critiques and exercises. Also discuss the influence that course readings (both handouts and reading responses) had on your writing (minimum 500 words).
Course Assessment
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this course. Please be specific (citing examples) and realistic (considering the limitations of the course). Offer suggestions for improvement where appropriate (minimum 300 words).

Section 2 – Personal Identity & Passion: Select one of your poems that best represents you or your passion(s). Explain your choice in one or more paragraphs of introduction, and place the piece below on the page or on the next page. Explanation paragraphs should be single spaced. Writing and the Arts pieces should be single spaced within paragraphs and double-spaced between paragraphs for prose. Titles should be centered at the top of the piece, and your name should be centered under the title for prose with one blank space between title and author and two spaces between author and first paragraph of the piece. For poetry, single space within stanzas and double space between. Your name should follow the poem with a space between poem and author—aligned right and even with the longest line of the poem. Print out a clean “Xeroxable” copy to submit on exam day. Also, email it as an attachment to haileycp@pwcs.edu .


Section 3 – Specifics of Writing and the arts
o The Writing and the Arts class is different for each individual because each student selects his/her own art to integrate with writing. What arts have you integrated with writing? And how has your understanding of Writing and the Arts evolved throughout this course? Refer to writing and the arts elements and techniques we’ve addressed in this course as you define what “Writing and the Arts” is to you, based on your experiences in this course. To illustrate your points, refer to specific pieces you have created as well as examples we have read in class or you have read for response assignments. What did you learn that was either new or that deepened past learning related to Writing and the Arts? If you were in this class a previous semester, compare and contrast your productivity, learning, and enjoyment in the two courses (minimum 300 words).
o What did you learn about yourself as a human being as you worked through your writing and the arts projects this semester? What did you learn about yourself as an artist--in all of the ways you might perceive yourself as such--(minimum 300 words)

Section 4 – Submissions
This part of your exam is an exercise in following publishing market and contest guidelines. Follow guidelines exactly to earn full points. Revise and edit writings for submission so they will have the best chance of being selected for publication or contest award. The effort you put forth in preparing submissions for publication will affect your grade on the take-home exam. Minimally, you could prepare one piece and send it to all of the markets. Students who prepare more pieces will earn a higher grade.

o Submit a poem to the second semester Creative Communication Atlantic States Poetry Contest on line at www.poeticpower.com. After you submit, print out the “proof” that you submitted, write the title of the essay and you’re name at the top, and submit in the appropriate folder for the exam.  
 o Write an essay about something that is important to you, and submit it to www.poeticpower.com. Follow the web site instructions for submitting. After you submit, print out the “proof” that you submitted, write the title of the essay and you’re name at the top, and submit in the appropriate folder for the exam.
o Go to http://www.dylandays.com/writers.htm and read the instructions for the Creative Writing Contest. Enter the contest in any genre. Plays need to be submitted to your teacher as hard copies to be mailed. Include on a cover sheet with your name, phone number, address, email, contest division and signature. Poems and short stories must be submitted electronically. Poems must be submitted in the B.J. Rolfzen Student Poetry Division and are limited to 1,000 words on any subject. Because of overwhelming interest, limit yourself to entering your best unpublished poem. Multiple entries will not be considered. Short stories are accepted in any genre but are limited to 1,000 to 4,000 words and one story per person. Enter through electronic submission only by clicking on the ENTER link and properly filling out the online submission form. When you receive confirmation of your submission, print it out and write your name and the title of the submission at the top. Submit this form for the exam.
o Eddas Submission: Submit 3 additional pieces to Eddas. You may use one submission form and include all 3 titles. Submission forms will be provided on the exam day. Also email your submissions to eddassubmissions@gmail.com .
o Go to http://youthvoices.net Submit a piece of your writing in any genre. Comment on two pieces of writing that are already published, following the response guidelines provided.
o Submit writing to Susquehanna University’s The Apprentice Writer according the guidelines below. Your task is to choose one or several pieces of writing to submit to The Apprentice Writer. Then write a cover letter in which you introduce yourself and your writing and "sell" your submissions for future publication. Set your letter up as a business letter with your home address as the heading and Gary Fincke’s address as the inside address. However, you must also mention the school name and address in the letter. Staple the cover letter to the writings and submit in identified folder as part of your exam. Save the letter on your computer for future use. You will use it every year on the semester exam.

  Submission Requirements for Susquehanna University’s The Apprentice Writer
 Manuscripts must be typewritten and double-spaced on 8 1/2 x 11 pages. The writer's name, address, and appropriate teacher must appear on each page.  
 We do not return written submissions. Please keep a copy for yourself. All rights return to the writer after publication.
 If you are submitting photographs or artwork (must be black and white), and would like them returned, please include an adequately sized, stamped, self-addressed envelope. All other work will be destroyed.
 There are no restrictions on style, subject matter, or length (up to 30 pages). We are looking for the best written work and photography/graphics by high school students (grades 9-12) from the United States.
 Categories for submissions are: Fiction; Poetry; Drama; Essay; Photography; Black & white art.
 We send copies of The Apprentice Writer to accepted contributors and their teachers.
 We are unable to acknowledge those works which are not accepted for publication. If you have not heard from us by May 15, you work has not been accepted.
 Submit individually or have your teacher send to: Gary Fincke, Writers' Institute Director, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1001 WE WILL SUBMIT ALL TOGETHER, SO NO ENVELOPES OR STAMPS ARE NECESSARY!
 Submission Deadline: March 1. Acceptance announcements will be mailed by May 5. Publication and Distribution: September. YOUR DEADLINE IS THE EXAM DAY!


Section 5 – In-Class Writing

During the exam period and review days, you will present to the class an Exhibition of Knowledge about your journey as a writer/artist. You will discuss your growth, citing examples from your writing and your artwork. Your final arts project and final course portfolio must be presented at this time. Be sure to have a plan for the talk (note cards, outline, etc.—your choice) to help you present and to turn in after you present. Your Exhibition of Knowledge should have a thesis or main idea, assertions, and supporting details (just like an essay). Utilize the writing from sections 1-3 above to help you discover the focus of your talk. Each student will have 3 to 5 minutes to present.

Mon. 1/11 Dance-Writing Integration Performances

Wed. 1/13 & Fri. 1/15 AJ Check and Arts-Writing Integration Projects Due

Wed. 1/20 & Fri. 1/22 Semester Portfolio (all writing from both semesters) & Reading Response Assignment 900 words minimum

[Some of you didn't turn in the text-only portfolio for 2nd quarter yet--600 words poetry or 1200 words prose]
EXHIBITIONS OF KNOWLEDGE BEGIN THIS WEEK FOR THE EXAM

Mon. 1/25 Emergency Due Date for one item with Mrs. Hailey's permission.
EXHIBITIONS OF KNOWLEDGE CONTINUE THIS WEEK FOR THE EXAM

Exams start 1/26  Take-Home Exam Due on Exam Day!

The next Eddas Coffee House is plugged in. The band will be announced soon. It takes place in the lower cafeteria between 6 and 9:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for admission or $4 if you are performing or displaying artwork. Please sign up in the Eddas room--preferably by January 15th. Coffee and refreshments will be on sale at the coffee house. 

 PJ's are due Monday, 10/26!

Do you know a band? Are you a member of a band? Then submit a request to play at the Eddas Coffee House!

Currently looking for a band for the January 20th Coffee House.

Eddas 2010 Spirography can be ordered now for $10!  The cost when it arrives in June will be $12.

Eddas 2009 Qualia is still on sale!

Cost Now Reduced to $10

Purchase in the Eddas room or outside the cafeteria when sales are set up.

For Response Assignment Due Fri., Oct. 16th.