Monday

Collecting of copycat revisions, and sorting into the memoir excerpt and analysis of chosen memoir. Reflecting on lessons from winner of Oscar for best adapted screenplay, John Ridley's 12 Years a Slave. Journal entry on another art form. HW: No homework.

Tuesday

Small group analysis of the Short Takes essays , "Who's Watching: Reality TV and Sports," and another essay by Frank Deford, discussing his flow and structure questions. . HW: Read another essay by Deford, and bring in one rule for a Deford Style Manual, which we will write in class tomorrow.

Wednesday

Writing our style manual for Frank Deford. HW: Reading the first half of "Shapinsky's Karma," an essay about painting.

Thursday

Small group analysis of the Short Takes essay , "Playing House," and discussing tone (in contrast to Deford) and the subject material. HW: Read the second half of Shapinsky's Karma, as we will discuss the essay tomorrow.

Friday

Discussion of "Shapinsky's Karma" by Lawrence Weschler. HW: Practice your chosen art form. I will discuss expectations for this exercise in class. Due Monday.