Exploring Literary Devices: A Creative Writing Project

Title: Exploring Literary Devices: A Creative Writing Project

Compliance: Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1)

Subject: English Language Arts

Summary: This project engages ninth-grade students in exploring various literary devices through a creative writing activity.

Topic: Exploring Literary Devices through Creative Writing

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and analyze literary devices in a given text
• Apply literary devices effectively in their own writing
• Collaborate and provide constructive feedback to peers

Methodology:

This project will be conducted over a span of two weeks and will involve a combination of individual and group work. The students will be introduced to various literary devices through interactive discussions, examples from literature, and multimedia resources. They will then apply their understanding of these devices in a creative writing activity.

Resources/Materials Required:

• Textbooks and supplementary reading materials
• Writing materials (paper, pens, etc.)
• Computers or tablets with internet access
• Projector or interactive whiteboard
• Printed handouts with literary device examples

Instructions:

Step 1: Introduction to Literary Devices (1 class period)

Begin the project by introducing the concept of literary devices to the students. Use examples from popular literature and multimedia resources to engage their interest. Discuss the purpose and impact of literary devices in enhancing the overall meaning and effect of a text.

Step 2: Identifying Literary Devices (2 class periods)

Provide the students with a selection of literary texts and ask them to identify and analyze the different literary devices used. Encourage them to annotate the texts and discuss their findings in small groups. Facilitate a class discussion to share and compare their observations.

Step 3: Creative Writing Activity (4 class periods)

Divide the students into small groups and assign each group a specific literary device to focus on. Instruct them to create a short story or poem that effectively incorporates the assigned device. Encourage creativity and originality in their writing. Provide guidance and support as needed.

Step 4: Peer Feedback and Revision (2 class periods)

Have the groups exchange their written pieces and provide constructive feedback to one another. Emphasize the importance of giving specific and helpful feedback. Instruct the students to revise their work based on the feedback received.

Step 5: Presentation and Reflection (1 class period)

Give each group an opportunity to present their creative writing pieces to the class. Encourage them to explain how they incorporated the assigned literary device and the impact it had on their writing. Facilitate a class discussion on the effectiveness of different devices and their role in storytelling.

Assessment:

The students' understanding and application of literary devices will be assessed through the following:

• Class participation during discussions and activities
• Analytical annotations of literary texts
• Quality and creativity of the creative writing pieces
• Constructive feedback provided to peers
• Reflection on the use and impact of literary devices in their own writing

By the end of this project, students should:

• Know: The definition and purpose of various literary devices
• Understand: How literary devices enhance the meaning and effect of a text
• Can do: Apply literary devices effectively in their own writing and provide constructive feedback to peers