Students share thier 2nd person imperative stories with a partner. Ask 3 questions.
Discussion: Originality
Read: "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
Pay attention to the way she sets the scene; little hints of foreshadowing (if you re-read, you will notice a lot!); her breif, but vivid character descriptions; and the tone or mood she sets.
Homework:
Read & Think: about the "Questions for Discussion", be prepared to discuss in class on Wednesday.
WRITE: Choose ONE of the "Suggested Theme Topics" to answer and write on. Come to class prepared to share & discuss your writing on Wednesday.
Discussion: Originality
- deliberate setting of a scene in reality/near-reality can help make your world
more believable and shocking when you do introduce new concepts or
ideas. - symbols, unfamiliar objects, & unexpected conclusions
- "What
would happen if . . . ?" - use of irony and paradox
Read: "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
Pay attention to the way she sets the scene; little hints of foreshadowing (if you re-read, you will notice a lot!); her breif, but vivid character descriptions; and the tone or mood she sets.
Homework:
Read & Think: about the "Questions for Discussion", be prepared to discuss in class on Wednesday.
WRITE: Choose ONE of the "Suggested Theme Topics" to answer and write on. Come to class prepared to share & discuss your writing on Wednesday.