September 20, 2022

Creative Writing Identity Essay

CHICANO 037 Chicana and Chicano Literature

Assignment – Creative Writing Identity Essay

STUDENT PAPER GUIDELINES

For your written assignments, you must write a total of eight (8) 4 page, typed, double-spaced, papers (see

the rubrics below as examples). Refer to the syllabus for the due dates for these assignments. The paper topics will be as follows:

1) Creative Paper: Essay on Identity

2) Book Report: House on Mango Street

3) Creative Paper: Original Work of Fiction; Short Story

4) Book Report: Bless me, Ultima

5) Creative Paper: Original Work of Poetry (explain the inspiration for the poem/s)

6) Book Report: Always Running

7) Creative Paper: Autobiography or Personal Statement

8) Book Report: Desert Blood

9) Book Report: Optional-for Extra Credit (see below)

Creative Papers:

Write to the best of your ability, based on your experience or understanding of the topic, and from what you learned through the readings and in-class discussions.

Name

Student ID

Chicano Studies 037 SN XXXX

Date

Assignment Name (Creative Writing – Identity Essay/Short Story/Autobiography)

Title or Name of Your Work

Assignment begins (no cover Page, no more than 8 lines down from where your name is). The page must

be on time, have your personal information as shown above, 1” margins all the way around, and meet the minimum

length requirements JUST TO BE ACCEPTED. If they do not meet the minimum requirements, you will not

receive a grade, and there are NO LATE PAPERS OR REWRITES ALLOWED. You do not need to include a

bibliography or table of contents. They will be graded first on this format. You will be given 2 points for each of

the following:

???? Identifying Information and Formatting: Identifying information as shown above (including

assignment name and title of work), and proper 1” margins (2 pts)

???? Writing Proficiency: Each full page of narrative (2 pts)

IF you have 4 full pages of narrative

(FOR POETRY ASSIGNMENT- AT LEAST 3 PAGES OF POETRY WITH EXPLANATION OF EACH POEM),

this will give you 10 points to begin with.

From that point on I will begin to look carefully at the following in this order, and deduct the points below if the paper does not meet the following:

???? Does it have proper spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, etc. (if not, -2 pts)

???? Does it attempt to use literary techniques (if not, -2 pts)

???? Creative content (if not, -2 pts)

CHICANO 037 Chicana and Chicano Literature

Assignment – Book Report The House on Mango Street

Chicano Studies 37: Chicana and Chicano Literature

Los Angeles Mission College, Professor: José A. Maldonado

STUDENT PAPER GUIDELINES (80%)

For your written assignments, you must write a total of eight (8) 4 page, typed, double-spaced, papers (see

the rubrics below as examples). Refer to the syllabus for the due dates for these assignments. The paper topics will

be as follows:

1) Creative Paper: Essay on Identity

2) Book Report: House on Mango Street

3) Creative Paper: Wri te an Original Work of Fiction; Short Story

4) Book Report: Bless me, Ultima

5) Creative Paper: Wri te an Original Work of Poetry (explain the inspiration for the poem/s) min. 3 pages.

6) Book Report: Always Running

7) Creative Paper: Autobiography or Personal Statement

8) Book Report: Desert Blood

9) Book Report: Optional- for Extra Credit (see below)

Book Reports:

All book reports must follow the same format, including Extra Credit Book Reports. Extra Credit Book Reports

are worth a maximum of 5 points each. The first paragraph must include the following: Title of the Book, Name of

the Author. Tell me what type of literature it is: is it Fiction, and if so, is it short story, or a novel? If it is

Nonfiction, is it an essay, a biography or autobiography, etc. You must also tell me the setting of the work (time and

place in which it takes place, and identify the protagonist and antagonist (main characters). Finally, tell me what the

main theme of the work is.

Indian Killer is a novel written by Sherman Alexie. Mr Alexie is probably the most well known and

widely read Native American author in the world today. The novel takes place in time and place. Their does

not seem to be a single protagonist, as the novel flips back and forth among different people and is told from

all of their points of view. However, if I had to choose, it would probably come down to one of two persons:

and/or . Because of the recurring message in the novel, you might also say that the protagonist is

the Native American community, and the antagonist is the dominant society. The theme of this novel is that

.The next several paragraphs must be a summary of the plot of the book. Tell me the sequence of events as

they happen in the story. Identify some of the other principal characters, and use the list of literary terms to identify

any additional literary techniques that the author uses.

The final paragraph(s) is (are) your evaluation of the book. Did you enjoy the book? Why or why not. Be

specific, and provide detailed descriptions of the parts of the book you are referring to. You may use quotations

taken directly from the book in order to illustrate your points.

On the next two pages I have included grading rubrics for the Book Reports and Creative Writing

Assignments respectively. Follow the instructions

carefully.

WRITING ASSIGNMENT GRADING RUBRICS

Name (your information)

Chicano Studies 037 SN XXXX

Date

Assignment Name (Book Report)

Title of Book

Assignment begins, no more than 8 lines down from where your name is. The paper must be on time, have

the proper identifying information as shown above, 1” margins all the way around, have similar size and style font

as this (10-12 point Times New Roman) and meet the minimum length requirements. You do not need to include a

bibliography, cover page, or table of contents. They will be graded first on this format. You will be given 2 points

for each of the following to begin:

???? Identifying Information and Formatting: Identifying information as shown above (including

assignment name and title of book), and proper 1” margins (2 pts)

???? Writing Proficiency: Each full page of narrative (2 pts)

IF you have 4 full pages of narrative, this will give you 10 points to begin with. From that

point on I will begin to look carefully at the following in your paper in this order, and deduct the points below if the

paper does not meet the following:

???? Proper Introduction includes at minimum: the title of the book, the name of the author, the setting,

the protagonist and antagonist, and the type of literature the work is. (2 pts)

???? The Body must include: 1) a plot summary and 2) a general analysis/critique of the work:

includes review of use of literary techniques and their effectiveness, etc. (2 pts)

???? Conclusion: synthesis of your opinion of the work. (2 pts)

???? spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, etc. (2 pts

CHICANO 037 Chicana and Chicano Literature

Assignment – Creative Writing Short Story

STUDENT PAPER GUIDELINES

For your written assignments, you must write a total of eight (8) 4 page, typed, double-spaced, papers (see

the rubrics below as examples). Refer to the syllabus for the due dates for these assignments. The paper topics will be as follows:

1) Creative Paper: Essay on Identity

2) Book Report: House on Mango Street

3) Creative Paper: Original Work of Fiction; Short Story

4) Book Report: Bless me, Ultima

5) Creative Paper: Original Work of Poetry (explain the inspiration for the poem/s)

6) Book Report: Always Running

7) Creative Paper: Autobiography or Personal Statement

8) Book Report: Desert Blood

9) Book Report: Optional-for Extra Credit (see below)

Creative Papers:

Write to the best of your ability, based on your experience or understanding of the topic, and from what you learned through the readings and in-class discussions.

Name

Student ID

Chicano Studies 037 SN XXXX

Date

Assignment Name (Creative Writing – Identity Essay/Short Story/Autobiography)

Title or Name of Your Work

Assignment begins (no cover Page, no more than 8 lines down from where your name is). The page must

be on time, have your personal information as shown above, 1” margins all the way around, and meet the minimum

length requirements JUST TO BE ACCEPTED. If they do not meet the minimum requirements, you will not

receive a grade, and there are NO LATE PAPERS OR REWRITES ALLOWED. You do not need to include a

bibliography or table of contents. They will be graded first on this format. You will be given 2 points for each of

the following:

???? Identifying Information and Formatting: Identifying information as shown above (including

assignment name and title of work), and proper 1” margins (2 pts)

???? Writing Proficiency: Each full page of narrative (2 pts)

IF you have 4 full pages of narrative

(FOR POETRY ASSIGNMENT- AT LEAST 3 PAGES OF POETRY WITH EXPLANATION OF EACH POEM),

this will give you 10 points to begin with.

From that point on I will begin to look carefully at the following in this order, and deduct the points below if the paper does not meet the following:

???? Does it have proper spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, etc. (if not, -2 pts)

???? Does it attempt to use literary techniques (if not, -2 pts)

???? Creative content (if not, -2 pts)

CHICANO 037 Chicana and Chicano Literature

Assignment – Book Report Bless me, Ultima

Chicano Studies 37: Chicana and Chicano Literature

Los Angeles Mission College, Professor: José A. Maldonado

STUDENT PAPER GUIDELINES (80%)

For your written assignments, you must write a total of eight (8) 4 page, typed, double-spaced, papers (see

the rubrics below as examples). Refer to the syllabus for the due dates for these assignments. The paper topics will

be as follows:

1) Creative Paper: Essay on Identity

2) Book Report: House on Mango Street

3) Creative Paper: Wri te an Original Work of Fiction; Short Story

4) Book Report: Bless me, Ultima

5) Creative Paper: Wri te an Original Work of Poetry (explain the inspiration for the poem/s) min. 3 pages.

6) Book Report: Always Running

7) Creative Paper: Autobiography or Personal Statement

8) Book Report: Desert Blood

9) Book Report: Optional- for Extra Credit (see below)

Book Reports:

All book reports must follow the same format, including Extra Credit Book Reports. Extra Credit Book Reports

are worth a maximum of 5 points each. The first paragraph must include the following: Title of the Book, Name of

the Author. Tell me what type of literature it is: is it Fiction, and if so, is it short story, or a novel? If it is

Nonfiction, is it an essay, a biography or autobiography, etc. You must also tell me the setting of the work (time and

place in which it takes place, and identify the protagonist and antagonist (main characters). Finally, tell me what the

main theme of the work is.

Indian Killer is a novel written by Sherman Alexie. Mr Alexie is probably the most well known and

widely read Native American author in the world today. The novel takes place in time and place. Their does

not seem to be a single protagonist, as the novel flips back and forth among different people and is told from

all of their points of view. However, if I had to choose, it would probably come down to one of two persons:

and/or . Because of the recurring message in the novel, you might also say that the protagonist is

the Native American community, and the antagonist is the dominant society. The theme of this novel is that

The next several paragraphs must be a summary of the plot of the book. Tell me the sequence of events as

they happen in the story. Identify some of the other principal characters, and use the list of literary terms to identify

any additional literary techniques that the author uses.

The final paragraph(s) is (are) your evaluation of the book. Did you enjoy the book? Why or why not. Be

specific, and provide detailed descriptions of the parts of the book you are referring to. You may use quotations

taken directly from the book in order to illustrate your points.

On the next two pages I have included grading rubrics for the Book Reports and Creative Writing

Assignments respectively. Follow the instructions

carefully.

WRITING ASSIGNMENT GRADING RUBRICS

Name (your information)

Chicano Studies 037 SN XXXX

Date

Assignment Name (Book Report)

Title of Book

Assignment begins, no more than 8 lines down from where your name is. The paper must be on time, have

the proper identifying information as shown above, 1” margins all the way around, have similar size and style font

as this (10-12 point Times New Roman) and meet the minimum length requirements. You do not need to include a

bibliography, cover page, or table of contents. They will be graded first on this format. You will be given 2 points

for each of the following to begin:

???? Identifying Information and Formatting: Identifying information as shown above (including

assignment name and title of book), and proper 1” margins (2 pts)

???? Writing Proficiency: Each full page of narrative (2 pts)

IF you have 4 full pages of narrative, this will give you 10 points to begin with. From that

point on I will begin to look carefully at the following in your paper in this order, and deduct the points below if the

paper does not meet the following:

???? Proper Introduction includes at minimum: the title of the book, the name of the author, the setting,

the protagonist and antagonist, and the type of literature the work is. (2 pts)

???? The Body must include: 1) a plot summary and 2) a general analysis/critique of the work:

includes review of use of literary techniques and their effectiveness, etc. (2 pts)

???? Conclusion: synthesis of your opinion of the work. (2 pts)

???? spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, etc. (2 pts

CHICANO 037 Chicana and Chicano Literature

Assignment – Creative Writing Poetry

STUDENT PAPER GUIDELINES

For your written assignments, you must write a total of eight (8) 4 page, typed, double-spaced, papers (see

the rubrics below as examples). Refer to the syllabus for the due dates for these assignments. The paper topics will be as follows:

1) Creative Paper: Essay on Identity

2) Book Report: House on Mango Street

3) Creative Paper: Original Work of Fiction; Short Story

4) Book Report: Bless me, Ultima

5) Creative Paper: Original Work of Poetry (explain the inspiration for the poem/s)

6) Book Report: Always Running

7) Creative Paper: Autobiography or Personal Statement

8) Book Report: Desert Blood

9) Book Report: Optional-for Extra Credit (see below)

Creative Papers:

Write to the best of your ability, based on your experience or understanding of the topic, and from what you learned through the readings and in-class discussions.

Name

Student ID

Chicano Studies 037 SN XXXX

Date

Assignment Name (Creative Writing – Identity Essay/Short Story/Autobiography)

Title or Name of Your Work

Assignment begins (no cover Page, no more than 8 lines down from where your name is). The page must

be on time, have your personal information as shown above, 1” margins all the way around, and meet the minimum

length requirements JUST TO BE ACCEPTED. If they do not meet the minimum requirements, you will not

receive a grade, and there are NO LATE PAPERS OR REWRITES ALLOWED. You do not need to include a

bibliography or table of contents. They will be graded first on this format. You will be given 2 points for each of

the following:

???? Identifying Information and Formatting: Identifying information as shown above (including

assignment name and title of work), and proper 1” margins (2 pts)

???? Writing Proficiency: Each full page of narrative (2 pts)

IF you have 4 full pages of narrative

(FOR POETRY ASSIGNMENT- AT LEAST 3 PAGES OF POETRY WITH EXPLANATION OF EACH POEM),

this will give you 10 points to begin with.

From that point on I will begin to look carefully at the following in this order, and deduct the points below if the paper does not meet the following:

???? Does it have proper spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, etc. (if not, -2 pts)

???? Does it attempt to use literary techniques (if not, -2 pts)

???? Creative content (if not, -2 pts)

CHICANO 037 Chicana and Chicano Literature

Assignment – Book Report: Always Running