Brit Lit:

This morning we:

Began with the journal prompt.  I had you look for 3 articles that you found interested in this mornings Wall Street Journal.  I asked you to write YOUR opinion for each.  1 page

I passed out the short story assignment:
Short Story Assignment




Description: As a culminating activity for our short story unit, you will be responsible for creating your own original work of fiction. After reading and analyzing several short stories you will use the known short story conventions and literary elements covered within the unit to create your own short story. You will be responsible for choosing a theme, creating events and conflicts, determining your story’s point of view, and presenting unique characters in your short story.



Your short story must include the following:

• A creative title in quotes.

• A main character who takes part in the action (character)

• Details that describe a particular time and place (setting)

• A conflict or problem, to be introduced, developed, and resolved.

• A central theme or generalization that applies to life outside of the story.

• Inclusion of: Three “objects” from the class list: Dialogue within your story, stream of conscious writing, a specific and identifiable tone, an epiphany, characterization, and symbolism, theme.

• Stories must be a minimum of three pages typed.





The final draft of your story is due (revised, proofread, and typed) January 14th. On this date you must bring the following:

• Two Copies of your typed Final Draft (one to be written on/graded, one to be compiled in a short story collection)

• All brainstorming, rough drafts, and revisions (as completed in class).




We read: A Dill Pickle pg 951.  Please answer questions 1-4 on pg 957.
Please complete for HW if you needed more time.  I will be collecting these.