Dear Friends: As of Fall 2004 the Greater Phoenix Area Writing Project has been discontinued. This website will be maintained for a time on a limited basis for informational purposes and so that you are able to access the resources provided. All the best to you in your teaching. GPAWP 2003 Summer Institute Web Diary "Fiction Writing"

Cynthia Gerard R.E. Simpson School Phoenix, AZ Presentation Title: "Fiction Writing" Grade Level(s): 7-12 Book(s) used: NA Other Resources: TBD Presentation Description: Overall Purpose: This curriculum unit introduces students to the elements of fiction and writing techniques used in writing fiction. Declarative and procedural knowledge is extended and refined through a variety of activities that assist students in higher order thinking skills. The meaningful use of knowledge is exhibited in the original work of fiction each student writes. Throughout the course, students are given many opportunities to make choices and initiate tasks as they write their own fiction. First day's focus: Characterization and Dialogue Note: If you don't see a Navigation Bar on this page, please click here, then click on GPAWP Summer Diary to get back to this page. Back to Web Diary Updated: December 8, 2005