Mon 2/5 (S):
Review Chapter 3 of Burroway (Friday's homework assignment)
Read "Hills Like White Elephants" in your reader.
Pay attention to how Hemingway uses dialogue to craft his story. How does literary dialogue different from the actual dialogue you overhear?
Tues 2/6 (Block B) or Weds 2/7 (Block E) (L):
Note: if you wish, you can do the following assignment a bit earlier, over the weekend of 2/3-2/4.
Go to a cafe (or some other place where people are talking) and listen to people's dialogue.
Try to write down snippets of their speech.
Make notes on the way people talk (intonation, word choice, rhythm, speed, pacing)
Also, observe the gestures, movement, and facial expressions that accompany the way people converse.
Please be subtle and respectful!
Note: if you're not comfortable observing strangers, ask family members or friends if they mind if you observe and take notes on their conversation.
Note:if you write about a person I might know (in this or other journal entries), please change the name and a key characteristic of the person so I won't recognize them, if at all possible.
Note: Do NOT record or videotape anyone without their express permission! Very important!
You need only write 300 words on this topic; the remaining 400 words are your own choice.
Total word count: 700 words.
Put how long it took you at the beg. or end of your assignment
Please post on Canvas here
Thurs 2/8 (L): Story submission #1 due
Bring three copies to class to share with classmates
Note: this story will only be read by the three classmates in your workshopping group (t.b.a.)--not the whole class.
Important: no extensions on this assignment
If you have any questions about your story you want feedback on, I'd suggest writing them at the end of your story, rather than the beginning. Often a good idea to write down specific questions you have for your peers!