Literary Arts (Grades 6 - 12)

Audition Tasks (SCAPA only)

1. Portfolio: Students will submit a writing portfolio in a provided here, Portfolio Template. All pieces in the portfolio and on-demand MUST be original writing and typed. The use of ChatGPT or any other AI platform or tool to generate ideas or written content that will be assessed is strictly prohibited.

Grades 6–7: The writing portfolio must include:

• 2–3 prepared pieces from different genres (see Forms, Genres & Poetry examples)

Grades 8–12: The writing portfolio must include:

• 1 short story (8 pages maximum)
• 1 poem in the form of either a villanelle, sestina, or ghazal (see Forms, Genres & Poetry examples)
• 1 student choice of: a play, screen-play, comic, or essay. (8 pages maximum)
• Optional: Up to 2 additional pieces of student choice, any form/genre (8 pages per piece maximum)

Forms, Genres & Poetry Examples

Possible forms: Storytelling (written), Spoken Word, Podcast Script, Flash Fiction, Short Story, Novella, Novel, Playwriting, Poetry, Graphic Novel, Short Film Script, TV Pilot Script, Full-length Film Script, Critical Essay, Lyric Essay, Video Essay, Experimental Writing.

Possible genres: fantasy, horror, science fiction, drama, comedy, romance, historical fiction, magical realism, western, literary.

2. On-Demand Writing: The on-demand portion will last 45 minutes in a group setting, administered at the student’s FCPS current school. At that time, the student will complete several on-demand prompts. On-demand writing will be completed using a student’s FCPS Chromebook. If desired, students will be provided pencil & paper.

3. On-Demand Interview (grades 8–12 only): All students will answer 3 to 4 standardized and content-specific interview questions. Interviews will be video recorded and are not scored, but are used as supporting evidence for gifted identification.

4. Gifted and Talented Identification: In addition, students must also have a qualifying score (9th stanine) on one of the following assessments: Iowa Achievement Test in the area of Reading, Profile of Creative Abilities (PCA) test (age 14 or under), or other applicable assessment. The District Recommendation Committee will determine, if needed, appropriate alternative assessment options.