Short+Stories+Week+11


 * //14 November//**

//Silent reading//



//I read Robert Lipsyte autobiography.//

//Writing intro and body.//


 * //24 November//**

//Silent reading//



//Final two photo doc presentations//

//Definitions to #27//

//Listen to ''Solution to Saturday's Puzzle" -- Look for examples of definitions.//

//Plot line sheet completed// //HANDOUT...//

//Handout Notes to Memorists.//

//Silent reading// //Collect reflection sheets// //Discuss 'Literary terms...' (first 15) and plotline diagram.// //* Why would somebody choose to read or write a short story? Come up with three reasons. Think in big terms.// //Read 'Solution to Saturday's Puzzle'...silently, then aloud.// //On your own -- how many examples of the first 15 definitions can you find in the story? Prize involved.// //Silent Reading...concentrate on the main character(s) of your novel. Try to get in their head and know how they would feel. Know how they would look or dress for a certain situation.// //Final Photo doc presentations and had in reflection sheets.// //The Short Story...// //Hand out: // //For tomorrow, fill in as many of these as you can.// __//Discussion Questions//__ //Why would YOU choose to do this?// //Read a short story...discuss terms and reasons as we go.// // Look for stories for them to read (SAV, textbook, Giving Tree) // // Terms and def for short stories // // Discussion of identity in writing and purpose in writing. They read examples of SS and discuss. // // Identity in their own writing. Write a brief, one page, simple short story...this will evolve. // // Dissecting short stories: Read titles, Question, predict, clarify, summarize // // Character // // Setting // // Theme and symbolism // // Writing their own, based on what they have learned and written. // // Email Mrs. C to get books of Short Stories. //
 * //23 November//**
 * //22 November//**