The End is in Sight. Can you believe it? Final exam information.

You completed your biography, so you should feel GREAT about that accomplishment. Now, with a few weeks to go, there is one last assignment: your final exam, also known as The Last Word.

Here is the assignment, with the rubric:The Last Word assignment and rubric

Guidelines for the Last Word, option A:

• One original poem which reflects precise language and focuses on something/someone you feel strongly
• One creative piece revised from a free write during the course of the year or a new piece written this semester.
• One piece from first semester that you feel reflects your authentic voice. You may revise this piece so it meets the necessary standards.
• In these pieces, think concretely and specific. Avoid the cliché with details that are unique to write about a universal experience.
• I don't care about fancy scrapbooking, although I know you might. Know that presentation is not part of your grade, but feel free to channel your inner Martha Stewart if you would like.

Guidelines for the Last Word, option B:

• One original poem which reflects precise language and focuses on something/someone you feel strongly
• Instead of additional creative pieces, memorize this poem and “slam” it either on Thursday, May 30 or Friday, May 31^st.

For both options, please complete this 1-2 page letter, which addresses the following questions:

How would you define your “real” writing voice? What characteristics does it have? In what ways has that voice developed this year?

How do these pieces reflect this voice?

How have you changed as a writer this year?

How do you see this voice working into your academic writing next year?

What do you hope to remember about writing as you move forward?

Written poem and letter will be due on Tuesday, May 28^th no matter what option you choose.

  If you are on internship, you’ll have to place in Google Drive or drop off at some point during the day or in the office up until 3:30. Let me know if you foresee an issue.