View Unit : Developing Creative Writing Skills

Unit

Unit Reference Number

D/500/5581

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Developing Creative Writing Skills

Unit Level

Level 1

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

9.3 Media and Communication, 9.4 Publishing and Information Services

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the differences between fiction and non-fiction. (Rt/L1.1)	1.1	. Identify some examples of fiction.
		1.2	. Identify some examples of non-fiction.
		1.3	. List the key differences.
2	Understand how to use personal experience and memory as a source for creative writing.	2.1	. Identify personal events that might be used as a basis for creative writing.
2		2.2	. Write a short piece based on a personal event or memory.
3	Understand how to use a range of stimuli as a basis for creative writing.	3.1	. List at least three stimuli which could be used as a basis for a piece of creative writing.
3		3.2	. Write a short piece about a character/place/event using one of the sources identified.
4	Understand the importance of drafting and re-drafting in creative writing. (SLc/L1.3; Wt/L1.1)	4.1	. Produce a plan for a short piece of writing.
		4.2	. Produce a first draft.
		4.3	. Re-draft the piece as a result of own and others feedback.
		4.4	. Comment on the importance of re-drafting.
5	Understand the importance of choosing a particular reading audience. (Wt/L1.4)	5.1	. Identify an appropriate audience for a short piece of writing.
5		5.2	. State why the audience is appropriate.
6	Reflect on own work. (SLr/L1.5)	6.1	. Comment on own work.
6	Reflect on own work. (SLr/L1.5)	6.2	. Identify areas for development in the light of feedback.

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