Sunday, November 4, 2012

Monday 11/5

Freewrite:  Respond to the quote below:

Writing is a form of personal freedom. It frees us from the mass identity we see in the making all around us. In the end, writers will write not to be outlaw heroes of some underculture but mainly to save themselves, to survive as individuals.

Don Delillo

1.  Read 1 pg. Trevor fiction

2.  Activity:  Write a "promotional summary" of your short story.  Relate to readers what they can expect in your narrative.

3.  Short Story Focus:  Volunteers to read from drafts

4.  Compose a 1 page "political" piece of fiction.  Consider the 
presidential election, the respective candidates, the issues, etc.

15 mins w/ partner:  Share with class

H.W.  Work on short story  5-10 pgs  Due:  11/13.