Week 9: Scene

Mon 3/18: S--Read Writing Fiction, "Long Ago: Fictional Time," pp. 193-207.

Wed 3/20: L--Story Assignment #2 due

  • Please bring Writing Fiction to class; we'll discuss the chapter on Fictional Time/Scene today.

  • Note: no extensions can be granted on this assignment because we can't postpone workshopping the stories.

  • Bring three copies to class to share with classmates (make sure they're numbered and stapled)

    • Note: this story will only be read by the three classmates in your workshopping group--not the whole class.

    • Workshopping groups are as follows:

      • Block D:

      • Group 1: Sonia, Aadil, Sierra, Kyle

      • Group 2: Mia, Catherine, Isaac, Josh

      • Group 3: Isabel, Simon, Carson, Marcella

      • Group 4: Ethan, Michael, Reilly, Grace

      • Block E:

      • Group 1: Emmie, Claire, Jack, Walter

      • Group 2: Lucy, Izzy, Alex, Ben P

      • Group 3: Danna, Sarah, Ben L, KiraGroup

      • Group 4: Paulos, Justin, Jessica, Caroline

    • 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!

    • Note: Please don't leave your classmates' stories lying around. Remember that they're confidential.

  • Requirements for Story Submission (same as last time)

Thurs 3/21 (Block E) or Fri 3/22 (Block F): L--

  • Read student stories (we'll be workshopping during class time)

  • In the margins and at the end of the story, please do the following:

      • Comment on what works/is successful in the piece.

      • Comment on questions you have--what you'd like clarification on, etc.

      • Suggest corrections for mechanical errors respectfully.

    • Remember to be encouraging, not harsh--these are early drafts!

    • Authors: print out and bring a copy of your own story (so you can refer to it when your classmates comment on it)