Creative Writing II PHS English DepartmentWriter’s Contract Revised Fall 2014I, ___________________________ , agree to complete the requirements listed below to obtain a grade of _______ in Creative Writing II. I understand that certain assignments are mandatory for the course, but in completing the additional requirements listed in the columns below, I can work toward the grade for which I have contracted. In order to receive the grade contracted grade, I,

In order to receive a grade of “C,” must● Keep a bell work journal.● Keep a daily writer’s journal.● Complete all daily assignments on time (make up work will only be permitted in the case of

excused absence).● Participate in a positive manner on a regular basis in class discussions.● Complete a term project.

In order to receive a grade of “B,” must● Keep a bell work journal.● Keep a daily writer’s journal.● Complete all daily assignments on time (make up work will only be permitted in the case of

excused absence).● Participate in a positive manner on a regular basis in class discussions.● Complete two term projects.

In order to receive a grade of “A,” must● Keep a bell work journal.● Keep a daily writer’s journal.● Complete all daily assignments on time (make up work will only be permitted in the case of

excused absence).● Participate in a positive manner on a regular basis in class discussions.● Complete two term projects and additional work designated by the instructor

Students who choose to focus on Prose must

For a grade of “C” must create ten (10), fifteen hundred (1500) word short stories or chapters of a novel.

For a grade of “B” must create thirteen (13), fifteen hundred (1500) word short stories or chapters of a novel.

For a grade of “A” must create fifteen (15), fifteen hundred (1500) word short stories or chapters of a novel.

Students who choose to focus on Poetry must

For a grade of “C” must create forty- five (45), poems of various styles and lengths.

For a grade of “B” must create sixty (60), poems of various styles and lengths.

For a grade of “A” must create eighty (80), poems of various styles and lengths.

Creative Writing II PHS English DepartmentWriter’s Contract Revised Fall 2014 ___________________________ ___________Student Signature Date*semester project(s) not included in total; students contracting for “A” will receive additional assignments