Today, we returned our short story texts to the library and signed out a new one so you will have two weeks to read the new one and submit a second fiction report the week before school ends.
You will also submit your best attempt at a literary short story --1500 to 2000 words before the Xmas break.
Due:
Wed: fiction report
Thurs: Three descriptive scenarios (similar to the Bill Gaston scene in the story I read aloud today)
Sit yourself down in a cafe or a library or student lounge and surreptiously write a description of the person and / or the setting/mood of the area.
Do three 100 word descriptions. This technique is essential for limited omniscient stories because a character can't randomly reveal something about him/herself just so the reader knows. That kind of writing feels banal and untrue. (We took a lot of notes today so check with a partner to catch up!)
If you were absent today, you will need to read and analyze the Bill Gaston story, "Driving Under the Influence". Ask me for a copy during USSR tomorrow.
One of these days we'll discuss your bedrooms!! IS THIS A CHEESE SHOP?
