Creative Writing 20 | Saskatchewan Curriculum

Creative Writing 20

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CW20.8

Compose and create written creative nonfiction texts that explore identity and social responsibility.

Indicators for this outcome

(a)	Create written creative nonfiction texts (e.g., feature articles, personal essays, food blogs, biographies, memoirs and opinion pieces) to explore personal viewpoints and others’ perspectives on issues related to: identity (e.g., experiences, traditions and worldviews); and, social responsibility (e.g., local and global communities, natural environment and relationships).
(b)	Select, use and evaluate critically a variety of before, during and after strategies to construct and communicate meaning when writing.
(c)	Understand and apply the language cues and conventions to construct and communicate meaning when writing.
(d)	Select appropriate language to suit audiences and purposes (e.g., to persuade, to describe and to entertain).
(e)	Demonstrate the behaviours of effective writers, such as: keeping a print or digital journal of ideas, reflections and notes on writing; enhancing personal text based on self, peer and/or teacher critical feedback; and, applying the writing process by planning, drafting and revising to create a final version.
(f)	Experiment with a variety of artistic devices (e.g., parallelism, repetition and persuasive language) to create mood and tone.
(g)	Use elements of creative nonfiction: Reflect accuracy, truth and ethical behaviour in writing about real people and events. Support the message with relevant evidence such as facts, expert opinions and quotations. Communicate the message using literary styles and techniques such as descriptive imagery, figurative language and narrative plot.
(h)	Examine legal and ethical issues (e.g., authorship, copyright, ownership and cultural appropriation) associated with the publication of print and digital compositions.
(i)	Discuss school-related policies for sharing and publishing print and digital compositions.