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Describe the evolution of creative nonfiction as a literary type. (I)
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List types of writing that may be categorized as creative nonfiction.
(I)
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Use a variety of techniques to identify beliefs, values, emotions,
expertise, and interests of one's own and of other writers. (II)
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Use the library to gather material for creative nonfiction writing.
(II)
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Use computer databases and networks to gather material for creative
nonfiction writing. (II)
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Prepare for, conduct, and organize material from a personal interview.
(II)
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In a work of creative nonfiction, effectively use material gathered
from an interview. (II)
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Define focus and explain how to maintain it in a work of creative
nonfiction. (III)
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Choose appropriate structure, form, and organizational pattern for a
work of creative nonfiction. (III)
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Explain the function of and effectively use point of view and voice in
a work of creative nonfiction. (III)
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Use language effectively in a work of creative nonfiction, observing
rules of usage and avoiding wordiness. (III)
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Distinguish between showing and telling and write examples of each.
(III)
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Effectively describe people and places in a work of creative
nonfiction. (III)
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Describe and explain the function of style in creative nonfiction.
(III)
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Use appropriate documentation for sources used in writing a work of
creative nonfiction. (III)
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Describe and write examples of the following types of creative
nonfiction: biography/autobiography/ memoir, essay, review, and humor.
(IV)
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Analyze and evaluate creative nonfiction of the student's own and of
others, commenting on the elements of nonfiction used, marketability,
and aesthetic value. (III, V, VII)
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Use several revision techniques to improve the student's own creative
nonfiction. (VI)
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Identify resources that may help nonfiction writers develop their
craft and market their work. (VII)
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Identify several different markets for creative nonfiction. (VII)
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Submit a completed work of creative nonfiction in appropriate
manuscript form. (VII)
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Explain the writer's responsibilities in avoiding plagiarism,
acquiring permission to use copyrighted material, ethically presenting
material gathered from an interview, and engaging in contracts. (VII)
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