This afternoon, please begin with a quick survey in the first 2 minutes of class, then begin working on the writing prompt/exercise during period 7. I will be timing this exercise (i.e., each segment will be given a time limit). It is an exercise, not high art. Try to write fluidly. Avoid distractions. Put your mind to completing the assignment. You can write either on the computer or in a journal/notebook, whatever you please.
During period 8, we will gather in our workshop groups for the marking period. You will have the option of changing groups during marking periods 5 & 6.
During period 8, we will gather in our workshop groups for the marking period. You will have the option of changing groups during marking periods 5 & 6.
What to do in your workshop group:
- Today, you may share anything you wrote in 7th period, or the play scripts you wrote last week.
- Any day, you can share and workshop any of your writing from your portfolio. After getting feedback from your workshop group, you may:
- Revise any previously written piece. Craft your writing!
- Share discussion questions or analysis of our reading. See HOMEWORK below.
When you are done with your workshop, please go back to writing. You may write anything you'd like. Use what you know to pick a direction, begin a story, poem, play, etc. Use your time in the lab to write. Write right now!
or read. Read the homework selections posted below. Please come to class Thursday ready to discuss these works: plot, characterization, theme, line, diction, poetic devices, dialogue, etc.
HOMEWORK: Please read the short story "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" and David Surette's poetry from The Immaculate Mother's Club.
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