In this assignment, writers will use the knowledge they have so far about the ge

In this assignment, writers will use the knowledge they have so far about the genre of Coming-of-Age writing, and use this genre to write about their own experience.
In the Creative Piece, writers will tell the story of an event from their own life. The content and specifics are up to the writer, as long as the experience is something they have encountered firsthand. Writers should pay attention to the use of story elements such as characters, plot, dialogue, setting, theme, and so on. Writers may choose to use first, second, or third person; and to use past, present, or future tense. These and other creative and technical choices are up to you.
The finished product, in keeping with our coming-of-age theme, will fall into the genre of Creative Nonfiction, also known as narrative nonfiction or memoir.
Technical Requirements
Writers may choose to use either MLA or APA. Citations and sources are not required for this original work. The piece must be 2-5 pages in length, of double-spaced, size 12 font.
Rubric
The Creative Piece will be graded according to the following expectations:
Content- The piece presents an experience from the life of the writer
– The story demonstrates an overall theme, message, or “lesson”
Creativity- The story is told creatively, using the elements of storytelling discussed in class
– The piece catches the reader’s attention and tells the story in a compelling way
– The writing shows the writer’s own personality and unique use of craft
Clarity- The writing is organized and clear, with no moments of confusion
– The piece answers questions the reader may have, leaving no loose ends.
Mechanics and Formatting- The writing follows the conventions of Standard American English
– The writing contains no grammar, punctuation, or usage errors
– The piece is formatted according to APA or MLA style
– The writing has been edited and proofread
– The piece is 2-5 pages in length (double-spaced, font size 12)