Thursday, February 14, 2019

Writing; Black Lives Matter

3rd Period:

Use period 3 to write your drafts.

Required Short Story Draft (due today--if you are done, or Tuesday, Feb. 26 if you are not.)
Required "Be My Sherpa-Style Love Poem Draft" (due today, if you have it, otherwise complete and turn in by Tuesday, Feb. 26)
Required: Black Lives Matter (What It Means to Be Black - Black History Poets/Short Stories packet) Please read and complete the circled questions for credit, either for today during 3rd period (turn in if finished) or due Tuesday, Feb. 26! Also, please read "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" for next week. No written work for this assignment--just read and enjoy the story.

#1: Your main character is home alone, just like most nights. This time, however, a new neighbor pays them a visit. What happens next? Why is the neighbor visiting? Who is this neighbor? What might the neighbor ask or need from the protagonist? Tell the story.
#2: Your character finds an intricate envelope on the ground; an invitation. What is the invitation to? Was the letter intended for the person who found it? What happens after the letter is delivered? Does the protagonist throw the letter away or does he/she honor the invitation? What happens next? Write.
#3: While on a hike with a friend or relative, your main character discovers something hidden or buried. Whatever it is they found, that thing will change your character forever. Tell the story of how life changes or how the character changes because of this discovery. You may wish to use flashbacks or a frame to structure your story.

#2: Read Andrew Varnon's poem: "Be My Sherpa", Then, write your own love (or anti-love) poem as your post assignment on your blog.

#3: Read the short story "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World."

#4: Read the Black History packet and complete the circled questions/assignments. (Due Friday, if you did your homework from last class, or Tuesday, Feb. 26 if you didn't).

Period 4: Mosaics. Join us in the Main Stage Theater for a Black Lives Matter Assembly. Your sub will bring you down to attend.

HOMEWORK: If you did not complete your poem draft ("Be My Sherpa"), short story draft from one of the 3 prompts (see above or last two classes for details), or the reading/assignments in the Black Lives Matter packet (handout from last class, copies available by the door); and read "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. If you don't get the story, look here for help.

Have a nice February Break!

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