Writing+Task+-+Instructions


 * Produce a written text that explores the idea of “insiders and outsiders’.

This written text can be from any genre of your choosing. You might like to consider: - Short story - Drama script - Magazine feature

The word length for this is open, but anything below 1000 words would be quite thin.

The focus for this is to produce a text that explores the complexity of being an outsider or an insider. Your text should be clear in its theme/thesis and should be produced with an understanding of its audience. Your published text will be posted online.**

Through your use of the discussion forum, you have demonstrated a very good understanding of the concepts of “insiders” and “outsiders”.

Many authors, playwrights and screenwriters have explored this idea. From Camus’ //The Outsider// and Kafka’s //The Metamorphosis// to the recent film, //Juno//, the idea of people not quite fitting in to their world is one that fascinates us.


 * Step 1: Gather and Organise ideas**

1. Brainstorm ideas about the experience of being an insider or an outsider. 2. Examine the ideas you have put down and develop an idea for what you might like to “say” about this experience. This will form the basis of your theme or thesis (depending on your genre).

1. In order to do this, consider whether you would prefer to write fiction or non-fiction. 2. Think about your audience and how their expectations will influence your product. 3. Produce a reflection on this phase of the planning produce in the discussion area on the class wiki.
 * Step 2: Select an appropriate genre for the ideas you wish to explore.**

1. Use a search engine or other such internet tool to research the generic conventions of your selected genre. 2. Locate at least three examples of the genre in which you are choosing to write. 3. Produce a reflection for the discussion area for this phase of the task.
 * Step 3: Investigate the demands of your chosen genre.**

1. Keep in mind what your theme is. 2. Go to the learning page to locate graphic organisers to help your planning.
 * Step 4: Plan your text**

1. In the drafting phase, do not think about layouts and formatting.
 * Step 5: Draft your text**

1. Work with a peer to improve your work. 2. Network permitting, use an online tool such as Etherpad to collaborate on improving your work.
 * Step 6: Revise and edit your draft**

1. Proofread your work to eliminate ALL errors. 2. Create a page on this wiki with your name and the title of your text. 3. Create a link to your text on your class' page for the writing task.
 * Step 7: Publish your work**