Week Ten: Scene Cont'd

Note: Monday's assignment will definitely stay as is, but the rest of the week may change

Mon 3/23--S: Story due on turnitin.com

  • REQUIRED:

      • Story should be revised based on your workshop session.

      • This revision should still be 900 words (no longer).

      • At the bottom of your story, write what you changed in your story based on your classmates' suggestions

  • Optional:

      • Write what aspect/s of the story you'd like feedback on

    • Make sure the mechanics are strong

      • Please review the mechanical corrections from your first story

    • Here's the turnitin.com info:

      • Class ID: 23771899

      • Enrollment key: English

    • Extensions of up to a week are possible for this assignment.

Weds 3/25--L:

    • Read Sherman Alexis: "This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona" attached below.

          • Please note how the story uses scene, summary, and flashback

          • Note also: this story is not in your reader

            • If you can, please print it out.

            • If you can't, please take notes on a separate piece of paper.

          • Note that I might give you a brief reading quiz just to make sure you did the reading (very easy if you've done the reading, I promise! No need for extra study)

Thurs 3/26 or Fri 3/27--L: Journal Entry

    • Topic: Use this opportunity to write about whatever you wish/need to write about

        • If you'd like, however, you can use one or both of the following student-created prompts:

            • Close your eyes. What image do you see? Describe the first image that comes into your mind.

            • Take a deep breath and clear your mind. Then write the first thing that pops into your head.

    • Total word count: 350 (but you can write more if you wish)

    • Please write the time the assignment took you in bold

    • Post on Canvas