The Glass Menagerie; Brainstorming; Streetcar Named Desire

After our quiz on The Glass Menagerie, we will pick up the play A Streetcar Named Desire also by Tennessee Williams. For details about the playwright, please see the post below. When you have completed your quiz, please turn it in and begin reading the article on "Where do you start? Turning Ideas into Plays." This will help you complete tasks 2 and 3 below. You should have a good idea for a play by next class.

Use the lab today to complete the following tasks:

1. Take the quiz on The Glass Menagerie. When you complete your quiz, please move on to #2. 

2. Please brainstorm an idea for a 10-minute (about 8-10 page) play script. Read the article "Where do you start?" to get some ideas.

3. Create 2-5 characters for your play. Come up with an appropriate setting and describe the basic plot for your story idea. Use the handouts to help brainstorm your ideas.

4. Begin reading A Streetcar Named Desire. As you read, please complete the handout to be turned in by Thursday, Jan. 10. No late work will be accepted.

HOMEWORK: Please read and answer the questions for A Streetcar Named Desire. Homework is due THURSDAY, Jan. 10. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.