Writing

= =  =Voices to be heard.. . =

Throughout the year, we will be attempting all different genres of writing, all worthy of your authentic voices. As we finish each piece of writing, I'd like this space to be just one avenue for our work to be published, so that what we have to say has a chance to go beyond the walls of our classroom.

** Your job... **

> > Each of you has your own page on this site, to serve as both a writing portfolio and a publication of your work. As you take your final copies towards publication, post them on your site for others to read and comment on. You're welcome to create a voki for your page to introduce your writing (maybe to even recite your poetry when that time comes). Make your page your own. > > But be aware that your work is //public// on this site, and that others can formulate opinions about you based on spelling and punctuation errors. Take the time to make it perfect; your writing deserves it. > > Each week, you must read at least one piece of work written by another student and respond to their writing on their discussion board. In each response, you should include **one specific thing you liked about that piece**, and **explain why you liked it**.
 * 1) **  Writing Portfolio  **
 * 1) ** Weekly Writing Response **

Publication Opportunities
Here are a few great websites, publications, and writing contests to check out. See if you can get your work out there to a wider audience, and feel free to add to the list.

//Important Note for Poets: If you submit poems to poetry.com, beware of any letters you receive telling you you've won or been selected to be published in an upcoming poetry anthology. They send those to everyone. And as a general rule, if you are asked to pay to see your work in print, stay away.//

[|teenink.com]
 * Teen Ink:** magazine and website that publishes only student writing in all different genres. Check out their website for submission guidelines.