By class time on Wednesday, March 9, students will…
- Read and respond to your Cohort’s Memoir 2, using the Peer Review Worksheet (go to Week 5’s Assignment page for the link to that document).
- Read my Announcement for Week 6.
- Be sure to read the Announcement before you read the story below!
- Read Edward P. Jones’ “The First Day.” (Click on the red hypertext.)
During and after class, we will…
- I will ask people to share one of their memoirs with the class in an “Open Mic.” (This is not required, but encouraged!)
- Journal Assignment 3: Reflect on your experience with memoir writingâgood, bad, so-so, and why. Title it Full Name, Journal 3. Post it under Journals by class time on Wednesday, March 16.
- Note: Part of you portfolio (in place of a final exam) will be to reflect on your experiences as a writer over the semester. You are allowed to use your Journals as part of the portfolio. This is VERY helpful at the end of the semester!
- Discuss short fiction, real life in fiction, and begin to discuss POV. Use Edward P. Jonesâ âThe First Day” to jumpstart the conversation. (Click on the red hypertext.)
- What is the point of view of the narrator of “The First Day”? (First person? Third person?) How do you know?
- What is the age of the narrator when the story occurs? How do you know?
- What is the age of the narrator when they share this story? How do you know?
- What time period do you imagine this story takes place? (Present, 1990s, 1970s, or a different time?) What are the clues to your guess?
- Write a brief paragraph critiquing Jonesâ work. What did you enjoy? What questions/suggestions do you have for the author? Post it with your Full Name, Jones Critique under Discussions by class time on Wednesday, March 16.
Future reading & writing assignments…
- Read Ursula K Le Guinâs âThe Wifeâs Storyâ by class time on by class time on Wednesday, March 16. (Click on the red hypertext.)
- Revise your second memoir and post it under Memoir by class time on Wednesday, March 16.
- You can revise the version youâve already posted, just be sure to title it Full Name, Memoir 2 (Revised).
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