Friday, November 16, 2007

WEEK 12 AGENDA: NOVEMBER 19&20


Foci: Structure of a short story and story leads

Notes:

Thanksgiving Break begins on Wednesday, November 21. NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY. Have a great holiday!!!

Homework:
TTT#3 due on Monday. Students who plan to exceed 7 pages on their short story are exempt from this piece.

No homework over break. Students are welcome to begin typing their short stories. We will begin typing in school after break.

Things to think about as you continue drafting your story:
Who will be your narrator? Will they employ 1st person, 3rd person limited, or 3rd person omniscient technique? What does your protagonist want? What central conflict will your character face? Who or what stands in the way?

MONDAY
TTT#3 due
Read "A Path through the Cemetery" by Leonard Q. Ross
Do reflection questions in base groups
Plan tableaux

TUESDAY

Tableaux scenes
Story Leads