“For me a page of good prose is where one hears the rain. A page of good prose is when one hears the noise of battle.... A page of good prose seems to me the most serious dialogue that well-informed and intelligent men and women carry on today in their endeavor to make sure that the fires of this planet burn peaceably.”
― John Cheever
― John Cheever
1. Discuss Journal
2. Invite students to read selected excerpts from their short stories.
Articulate : The context
Significance to narrative
Thematic implications
3. Fiction Powerpoints
4. Dialogue: How can it be most effective? Discuss
--Reveal character
--Move plot
--Realistic voice
--Meaningful
--Role of narration
5. Activity: Craft a 1 pg dialogue that reflects a serious conflict between two friends.
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