Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Martian Chronicles: Sudden Fiction Draft

After our quiz, please get into these groups:
A. Group: Thiery, Jahni, Imani M., Shayzonique, Isaiah, Khampasong
B. Group: Imani G., Carly, Nikki, Gena, Kayli, Grace, Diamond
C. Group: Ben, Branden, Frances, Ethan, Nathan, Damarys, Alexa
Please read and discuss the microfiction piece: The Settlers (pg. 72). Apply the knowledge you have about the original pioneers to this story. What is Bradbury attempting to do? Can you see any similarities with the previous 6 stories? What themes continue to surface in the "collection"?

After your discussion, please turn in the discussion notes handout for credit.

Period 8: Please write a story draft of at least 300 words. The genre, theme, POV, and length is up to you. Turn in your story at the end of class if it is finished.

HOMEWORK: Read and take note of the "Beginnings/Endings" article "Breaking Ground". Please complete The Martian Chronicles. Read the rest of the stories in the collection and be prepared for a test on the stories when you return from break. Take notes about the basic plot, theme, or characters of each story in your notebook or journal. This will help you prepare for the test. If you didn't complete your sudden fiction draft, please complete it over the break.

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This course stresses understanding the characteristics & techniques in the literary genres of fiction, poetry, and dramatic writing. This course will continue to build on students’ reading and writing skills begun in previous creative writing classes. Readings and discussions of works by major writers in the field will be examined as inspiration and models of fine writing. This educational blog is designed for the use of the students at the School of the Arts in Rochester, NY.