Thanks very much for checking in! We are culminating our short story unit this week. As you read our last few selections - you should be thinking about ideas for your short story. Take note of plot development, characterization, themes, symbolism, time, culture, and setting.
You will want to revisit the blog on Wednesday - as this update only has assignments listed until Wednesday. Please take note of due dates and work accordingly.
Essential Questions for the week include:
1. Why do authors manipulate time; what clues can it give a reader?
2. How does an author’s culture influence his/her style of writing: setting, characterization, language, conflict, etc.
3. How do authors use symbolism to develop the theme of a story?
We will include some writing mini-lessons this week to assist you with improving aspects of your own short story. Make sure to play and experiment with your words and sentences!
1. How to format dialogue
2. Symbolism
3. Show, not Tell! (including characters)
4. Setting - importance of time and place; how to be descriptive
Monday - You will need your class reader as previously mentioned. Read "Two Friends" by author Guy de Maupassant. This is a great story that questions and encourages you to think about friendship and loyalty during difficult times.
* QW - What is it about another person that makes you want to be his/her friend?
* Answer all questions in your reader on lined paper in you NB (along with the QW) as you move through the story
* Complete Graphic Organizer #1
* HW - GO #1, Work on your short story (Draft #2 due Weds) - USE YOUR RUBRIC!
Tuesday - Continue working with "Two Friends" - you will need your reader
* Complete Graphic Organizer #2
* Rethink the ending (group assignment)
* HW - GO #2, TF work check Weds, Work on your short story (Draft #2 due Weds)
Wednesday - Related nonfiction article: Christmas in the Trenches, 1914" and "The Friend"
* Read other works with connecting themes
* Short Story - draft #2 due. Partner Feedback opportunity.
*Come prepared with questions for your story, ideas you may have, are you incorporating what is being asked of you and are you using these devices properly. This is your time to get assistance!
Thurs/Fri - In class short story writing and opportuntiy for partner feedback. Incorporate previous feedback and suggestions. Use ideas from the mini-lessons. Final draft is due on Tuesday 10/16. No late work accepted.
Grades close this Friday. Do you need to make up any work? Did you want to redo the literary devices test? Tuesday/Wednesday Office Hours/Tutoring is the time to do so. Get one on one help with your story! Type and print in class! Take advantage of the resources that are available to you.
Good luck this week. Work hard.
Samakosky
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