An assignment blog for Mr. Dunphy's fiction course at the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts
Monday, November 12, 2012
Tuesday 11/13
Freewrite: Respond to the quote below:
Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass. ~Anton Chekho
1. Discuss Quote:
Can you think of an instance in which you failed to employ this advice in one of your narratives? Discuss.
2. Read/Share Political pieces of fiction.
3. Short Story Preview: Select an excerpt from your narrative. Prepare to read to class.
Relate the respective significance.
4. Activity: Make a class "inventory" of plot lines. Consider what storylines reflect about class.