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    Memoir & Gonzo ASSESSMENTS

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    The document provides guidelines for two writing assignments - memoirs and gonzo journalism. For memoirs, students will write a nonfiction story from their past that incorporates a life lesson and light exaggeration. Gonzo journalism requires students to write a biased news article greatly exaggerating a real event they attended. Both assignments must have a thematic statement and be published on Google Sites by the deadline.

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    The document provides guidelines for two writing assignments - memoirs and gonzo journalism. For memoirs, students will write a nonfiction story from their past that incorporates a life lesson and light exaggeration. Gonzo journalism requires students to write a biased news article greatly exaggerating a real event they attended. Both assignments must have a thematic statement and be published on Google Sites by the deadline.

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    Memoir & Gonzo ASSESSMENTS

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    Memoirs and Gonzo Journalism

    “Don’t let the truth get in the way of a good story.”

    You will be required to write and post ONE story to the class Google Site.

    ● Both types of stories must have the following


    o Both must be nonfiction.
    o Both must be “True,” but can be exaggerated to varying degrees for effect.
    o Both must have a thematic statement. This message needs to be bolded in your story.
    o Both must be from YOUR first-person perspective.
    o Both need appropriate paratext and design elements.
    o Both must be published on Google Site
    ● Memoirs:
    o Looks like a story
    o Is a nonfiction story from your past.
    o Write about time you learned an important life lesson and lightly exaggerate it for poetic
    or comedic effect.
    o Has a thematic message or a central argument about something you learned about life.
    ● Gonzo Journalism:
    o Looks like journalism but is incredibly biased.
    o Is a nonfiction journal article but GREATLY exaggerated.
    o Pretend you’re a journalist and write about an event you have attended and felt
    uncomfortable at.
    o The thematic statement deals with your investigation.
    ● DEADLINES
    o Formative workshop IN CLASS November 15-16
    ▪ I do not need a printed draft for this. We will do peer edits in class. If you do
    not bring BOTH stories to class this day, your formative score suffers.
    o BOTH SUMMATIVE DRAFTS PUBLISHED ON GOOGLE SITE NOVEMBER 17
    AP Rubric

    0 Trash 1 Partially met 2 Half or mostly met 3 Met the standard 4 Impressive
    the standard the standard
    4.B Writing – Write a thesis
    statement that requires
    proof or defense and that
    may preview the structure of
    the argument.
    6.A Writing – Develop a line
    of reasoning and
    commentary
    that explains it throughout
    an argument.
    6.C Writing – Use appropriate
    methods of development to
    advance an argument.
    6.B Writing – Use transitional
    elements to guide the reader
    through the line of reasoning
    of an argument.
    8.A Writing – Strategically
    use words, comparisons, and
    syntax to convey a specific
    tone or style in an argument.
    Common Core Rubric

    0 Trash 1 Partially met 2 Half or mostly 3 Met the standard 4 Above and
    the standard met the standard Beyond
    B.LA.Eng.11.8.10 - By the end
    of grade 11, reads and
    comprehends literary
    nonfiction at the high end of
    the grade 11 text complexity
    band independently and
    proficiently
    B.LA.Eng.11.9.1 - Writes
    arguments to support claims
    in an analysis of substantive
    topics or texts, using valid
    reasoning and relevant and
    sufficient evidence
    B.LA.Eng.11.9.3 - Writes
    narratives to develop real or
    imagined experiences or
    events using effective
    technique, well-chosen
    details, and well-structured
    event sequences
    B.LA.Eng.11.10.3 - Uses
    technology, including the
    Internet, to produce publish,
    and update individual or
    shared writing products in
    response to ongoing
    feedback, including new
    arguments or information
    B.LA.Eng.11.17.2 -
    Demonstrates
    understanding of figurative
    language, word
    relationships, and nuances in
    word meanings

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