Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Week 5 Agenda [Tentative]

Tuesday, September 24th
  • Discussion Leaders: Alec de la Garza & Gilbert Sanchez
    • Starkey, pgs. 98-141
  • Writing Activity
  • Homework
    • using the CHARACTER SHEET, continue creating your character
    • compose a 100-word fictional story that: 1) includes the character you created and 2) the complication received in class
      • print/bring two (2) copies of your narrative to class on Thursday
    • read “An Angel,” “Loser,” and “The Hit Man” (145-152)
    • post Reading Response #7 on our course blog by midnight on Wednesday

Thursday, September 26th
  • Share Writing Assignment
  • Discussion Leader: Grisel Estevez
    • “An Angel,” “Loser,” and “The Hit Man”
  • Homework
    • re-write your fictional story. Your new draft should:
      • not exceed 200 words
      • include the new complication received in class
      • include an additional character; use the CHARACTER SHEET, if desired
      • print/bring two (2) copies of your rewrite to class on Tuesday
    • read “A Kind of Flying,” “Popular Mechanics,” and “Reunion” (152-158)
    • post Reading Response #8 on our course blog by midnight on Monday