Assignment

ASSIGNMENT The [|FanFiction.net] site is a potentially beneficial for students within a high school literature classroom. One of the fantastic things about the fan fiction sites is that they address novels that are taught in class. In my research I have found several pieces of literature common within the curriculum.

A possible classroom activity would be to have students read the novel. While reading the novel it would be a good idea for students to go on the fan fic site in order to read what other students who have read the novel have to say about the themes, content, situations, etc. within the posted pieces of literature. As they continue to read the novel, along with the fan fic, students would be able to continually stimulate thought about all aspects of the novel. After they finish the novel, it would be great to have them think about all they have read, both the novel and the fan fiction, and what they have discussed in order to come up with a direction for their fiction. This would begin a process of writing, editing, and revision. When they submit their writing to the site they would have to run it through the community of writers to get some critical criticism, advice, and correction. The student, in turn, would then be forced to go back and make all corrections necessary. Depending on the quality of the student's writing would determine how many times they would need to submit and correct. This would be a fantastic tool for students to improve their writing while they are improving their reading and critical thinking skills. When there isn't anything on the site, a classroom could easily begin a book site for the fan fiction. For example, if there isn't any postings on Nathaniel Hawthorne's //The Scarlet Letter, // students could create their own space and begin the path down a new journey for others.

The continual use of this scenario will increace literacy among the students.