Write in micro size | 1st Week | SLC Season 21

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Introducing the first "Write in Micro Size" Challenge!

Welcome to Season 21 Week 1 of the Steemit Learning Challenge! (SLC21W1). In this six-week course, we invite you to explore the fascinating world of micro-literature (also known as microfiction) and develop your skills in writing creative and impactful stories in very few words.

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Our weekly goal: Write micro-stories of 150 words or less.

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The teaching team @joslud and @solperez will be here to support you as you acquire the skills and mastery that comes with frequent writing practice.

First Edition: Micro-literature in My Country or Continent
- Week 1 -

In this first week, we want you to explore how stories are told in your culture and write your first micro-story.

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Task 1: Write a micro-story

You can see two posts as an example. 1 -- 2

Instructions:

  • a. Research the stories, myths, and legends of your country or continent.

  • b. Select one you like to use as inspiration. And from it, write your own micro-story of 150 words or less. Don't copy it, just create a new version.

  • c. You can include: A spectacular description of the protagonist, their origin. Put them in a problem and have them emerge victorious.

  • d. Give it a creative and spectacular title.

  • e. Link the URL of the reference of the legend or story you researched, tell us a little about who it is and the importance it has in your culture.

  • f. Post it, preferably from your personal blog, ✅ in your language and with English translation. Optionally, you can post from any community.

  • g. Mention @joslud and @solperez in the publication.

  • h. Use the hashtags in this order: #microwrite01 #story #shortstory #creativewriting #steemexclusive #country

  • i. Deadline: Wednesday, October 30.


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Task 2: Write a creative essay.

Instructions:

  • a. Research the micro-story writers of your country or continent. Choose one that catches your attention.

  • b. Write a creative essay about the style of writing micro-stories of that author selected by you.

In a creative essay, you write your reflections, analysis, and evaluate a topic of interest. In this case, we want you to focus on the micro-story as a literary genre.

  • c. Essay title: The Micro-literature of: (Write the author's name)

  • d. This essay should be at least 350 words. And contain:

    • Introduction: Reasons for deciding that author.
    • Development: Present your reflections, analysis, or evaluation of their way of writing micro-stories.
    • Conclusions.


  • e. Include at least 1 quote from that writer and references to three articles you used to support your essay.

  • f. Post it, preferably from your personal blog, in your language and with English translation. Optionally, you can post from any community.

  • g. Use the hashtags in this order: #microwrite01 #story #research #essay #creativewriting #steemexclusive #country

  • h. Mention @joslud and @solperez in the publication.

  • i. Deadline: Saturday, November 2.


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Task 3: Community of micro-story writers:

The best way to learn to write micro-stories is by reading other micro-stories. So we invite you to read and comment on your other classmates in this course.

Grant them the right to make mistakes, but offer suggestions that can help them improve their writing. It would be great if you tell them what you liked most. Congratulate them if you think everything is perfect. Share their creations on your social networks.

Instructions:

a. Follow the hashtag #microwrite01

b. Comment on something you discovered about micro-literature in 4 publications that use that hashtag.

c. Write #microwrite01 and mention @joslud and @solperez in the publication, in each comment you make. We will be reviewing the quantity and quality of the comments you make.

d. Optionally, you can join the “write in micro size” Facebook group, created especially for this learning challenge.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/6pWKPTdCwtRmTWkv/

e. Optionally, share the two publications you created on Steemit for Edition 1 in that Facebook group.

f. Deadline: Saturday, November 2.


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Evaluation rubrics: Total 10 points.


Task 1: 3 points + Task 2: 5 points. + Task 3: 2 points

Task 1: Write a micro-story

Task 1: 3 points
Indicator
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Regular
Length (150 words or less)
Exactly adhere to the word limit or less.
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Shocking title
Creative title that generates curiosity
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Start Clear, attractive beginning that hooks the reader[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Knot
Develop an interesting conflict or situation
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Unexpected ending
The surprise ending creates a lasting impression on the reader
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Afterthoughts
Reflection provides relevant cultural aspects.
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]

Task 2: Write a creative essay.

Task 2: 5 points
Indicator
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Regular
Length (350 words or more)
It fully complies with the required length, the content justifies it.
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Title[a.] Present - [b] No Title
Introduction
Solid, compelling introduction
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Development
Supported, original arguments. With in-depth analysis of the author's work
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]]
Conclusions
Clear, coherent conclusions add value to the essay
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
References and citations
References and citations correctly identified and formatted as links.
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Spelling
Impeccable spelling and grammar.
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Creativity
Originality and creativity in analysis and interpretation.
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]

Task 3: Community of micro-story writers:

Task 3: 2 points
Indicator
a. Excellent
b. Good
c. Regular
Using the #microwrite tag:
Use the tag and mentions the teaching team in all comments
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Respect:
Show respect in all your interactions
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Assertiveness
Expresses opinions clearly and respectfully
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Suggestions
Offer constructive and helpful suggestions
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]
Number of comments
It more than meets the requirements of more than 4 comments.
[a.] - [b.] - [c.]

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Estoy ansiosa de leer participaciones para fortalecer el aprendizaje del género literario. En este caso, de los microrrelatos.

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