Monday, December 9, 2013

The Pet Peeve Speech

This morning, please complete the following writing projects:

1. Your second draft of your character story (this is past due!)
2. Your monologue poem (the poem using your dead character's voice: just like Spoon River poems)
3. Your confessional poem draft (see previous post for details and models--did you watch/view the sample models?)
4. Brainstorm and write a pet peeve speech.

  • Read the handout and samples of the pet peeve speech today in class
  • Change the "specs" to: time limit: 5 minutes or less
  • Your pet peeve speech should be written. Share with your classmates an experience or situation that bothers you. It need not be anything earth-shattering. You might sound off about your Friday night curfew or chores and obligations at home. Explore your feelings about the issue.
  • Complete: the purpose and expectations of this assignment
  • Complete: Choosing a topic
  • Complete: Preparing.
  • Complete: Reading of the two sample speeches on pages 84-87.

HOMEWORK: None.

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