Short Story Analysis

Quiz:
What is a Thesis Statement?

Today, we are listening to a short story. Fill out the Following (short answer)

Story Title:
Setting:
- Time:
- Place:

Point of View:
Characters: (minor descriptions of each)

Conflicts?
- Internal:
- External:

Motifs:
Symbols:

Plot:
- Climax:
- Resolution:

Theme:
______________

What do you want to do with your paper?
Different Types of Arguments Click Here to Read More..

Project One Breakdown and List of Books

Make sure you read the Fiction Paper breakdown before coming to class today (here). We will be discussing different types of short stories that will be appropriate for this section of the class, so please make sure you either look at the list or come with ideas for short stories for your first paper.

http://thislife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?episode=339
In the wake of a break-up, writer Starlee Kine finds so much comfort in break-up songs that she decides to try and write one herself--even though she has no musical ability whatsoever. For some help, she goes to a rather surprising expert on the subject: Phil Collins. Click Here to Read More..

Science Fiction and Reality: Computers

Shall we play a game?


Apple Computers 1984:


1994 Unaired 24 Pilot:


HACKERS


Walking after Midnight:


Anti-Trust


Japanese Commercial:


OBAMA AND BLACKBERRY
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In addition, I know that English II (because it’s required) is a course that some students are taking to “test the waters” of the higher educational environment to decide if college is “for them.” Others may be returning to school after years in the work force, and because they may have chosen a specific career goal, English I is the first step to that end. And finally, some students who are undecided on their career choice but want a college degree on their resumes are taking English I because it’s required and useful preparation for doing well in higher-level courses that require writing. Whichever of these three categories comes closest to your situation, I say to you that English I offers hands-on experience in reading and writing that will be extremely useful to your future.

While this will be a very interactive course (using lecture, group discussion, and individualized instruction), this will also be a very time-consuming course. I will expect your full attention during class (please no cell phones, texting, or useless websurfing) and I expect you to devote at least two hours out of class for every hour in class.

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