Saskatchewan - Creative Writing 20

CW20.1 Investigate visual, multimedia, oral and written texts as sources of inspiration for creative writing.

Indicators:

a. Explore sources of inspiration (e.g., conversations, experiences, memories, objects, observations and sounds) as a starting point for personal and public compositions.

b. Examine traditional and contemporary visual, multimedia, oral and written texts that present different viewpoints and perspectives on issues related to identity and social responsibility.

c. Connect ideas, observations, opinions and emotions to understand and appreciate texts.

d. Explain ways that society and culture shape and are shaped by the content, forms and language of texts.

e. Discuss how content, forms and language of texts reveal and shape understanding of human diversity.

f. Think critically, creatively and reflectively to explore ideas within, between and beyond texts.

g. Consider how historical, cultural, political and social contexts influence the presentation of ideas, themes and issues in texts.

h. Explore writing as an opportunity to enhance understanding of self, others and the world.

i. Document ideas, feelings and reflections using tools such as journals, recordings and sketches.

j. Examine legal and ethical issues (e.g., authorship, copyright, ownership and cultural appropriation) associated with using sources of inspiration in personal and public compositions.

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CW20.2 Investigate mentor texts as resources to inform the craft of creative writing.

Indicators

a. Explore creative processes and writing techniques in a variety of visual, multimedia, oral and print mentor texts.

b. Examine strategies and techniques that writers employ to develop their ideas and to present them in fresh and interesting ways.

c. Interpret and discuss the use of language and literary devices in a range of texts, considering the personal, cultural, political and historical contexts in which they were created.

g. Analyze information (e.g., whose voice is heard, whose is not) from a variety of texts.

h. Compare different texts to explore how writers communicate similar ideas, information or issues.

k. Discuss legal and ethical issues (e.g., authorship, copyright, ownership and cultural appropriation) associated with the craft of writing.

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CW20.6 Compose and create a variety of written short fiction texts that explore identity and social responsibility.

Indicators

a. Create a variety of written short fiction texts (e.g., flash fiction, children’s storybook, novel chapter, science-fiction story, video game narrative and comic strip) to explore personal viewpoints and others’ perspectives on issues related to:

• identity (e.g., experiences, traditions and worldviews); and,

• social responsibility (e.g., local and global communities, natural environment and relationships).

c. Understand and apply the language cues and conventions to construct and communicate meaning when writing.

d. Select appropriate language to suit audiences and purposes (e.g., to persuade, to describe and to entertain).

h. Examine legal and ethical issues (e.g., authorship, copyright, ownership and cultural appropriation) associated with the publication of print and digital compositions.

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CW20.7 Compose and create written short scripts that explore identity and social responsibility.

Indicators

a. Create written short scripts (e.g., monologues, commercials, sketches, scenes and podcasts) to explore personal viewpoints and others’ perspectives on issues related to:

• identity (e.g., experiences, traditions and worldviews); and,

• social responsibility (e.g., local and global communities, natural environment and relationships).

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CW20.8 Compose and create creative nonfiction texts that explore identity and social responsibility.

Indicators

a. Create written creative nonfiction texts (e.g., feature articles, personal essays, food blogs, biographies, memoirs and opinion pieces) to explore personal viewpoints and others’ perspectives on issues related to:

• identity (e.g., experiences, traditions and worldviews); and,

• social responsibility (e.g., local and global communities, natural environment and relationships).

b. Select, use and evaluate critically a variety of before, during and after strategies to construct and communicate meaning when writing.

c. Understand and apply the language cues and conventions to construct and communicate meaning when writing.

d. Select appropriate language to suit audiences and purposes (e.g., to persuade, to describe and to entertain).

g. Use elements of creative nonfiction:

• Reflect accuracy, truth and ethical behaviour in writing about real people and events.

• Support the message with relevant evidence such as facts, expert opinions and quotations.

• Communicate the message using literary styles and techniques such as descriptive imagery, figurative language and narrative plot.

h. Examine legal and ethical issues (e.g., authorship, copyright, ownership and cultural appropriation) associated with the publication of print and digital compositions.

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CW20.9 Explore and share findings on a topic, issue or question related to concepts addressed in Creative Writing 20.

Indicators

a. Generate ideas for topics, issues or questions.

b. Determine the topic, issue or question for exploration.

c. Formulate and revise questions to focus the exploration.

d. Develop and implement a plan to access, gather and evaluate ideas and information from a variety of sources (e.g., human, print and digital).

e. Utilize the creative process (e.g., planning, drafting and revising) in preparation for sharing findings.