Monday, August 26

Shortened day. Introduction of Flavius Stan's "A Night of Oranges." HW: Why do we learn about the narrator in this story that is not explicitly stated within the story? One paragraph. Typed. Bring in two copies.

Tuesday, August 27

Review of course expectaitons, and lecture on the class format. Beginning to discuss the essay read in class yesterday, and distribute copies of text. HW: No, really. Type those answers to the question, and bring in two copies, one for me and one for you. Finish reading the novel This Boys Life.

Wednesday, August 28

Discussion of written paragraphs. We'll have 3-4 individuals read their work, and we will discuss some of what they've observed about the story. We will then break into groups of 4-5 and being discussing the style and technique questions at the end of the essay. HW: None. Well, none but reading all those questions on This Boy's Life. But none other than that.

Thursday, August 29

Post-it note observations about Stan's technique, and introduction to the Writer's Notebook. You will want to add some of Stan's stylistic moves to your list of things that all good writers do. HW: Review the punctuation sections of the handout.

Friday, August 30

Our review of punctuation rules will begin. Prepare for notes. Bring what you need...pen, paper, tablet, coffee, toothpicks for eyelids. Whatever. HW: Review the videos on punctuation rules. If you haven't finished This Boy's Life, do that.