FINAL STORIES DUE:

C&D BLOCKS - MONDAY DEC. 7 AT THE

BEGINNING OF CLASS 

F&H BLOCKS - FRIDAY DEC. 4 AT THE BEGINNING 

OF CLASS

Remember - your story, your dramatic arc, and your check-list

is due.

Today we are devoted to the "writer's workshop"

Your goal is to listen and comment with warm and cool feedback 

and to ask the questions on your WORKSHOP BUDDY cheat sheet.  

THESE QUESTIONS AND THOUGHTS ARE VERY 

IMPORTANT TO THE PROCESS. 

Remember, if you can't think of anything to say, refer to this sheet 

and to the questions on the white board.

Your story should be a solid draft

       We will switch groups

Each person reads their story

       Everyone listens carefully, takes notes and then 

       shares those notes with the writer

Writer should write down the notes

BLOCKS F AND H 
- Completed story due on Monday November 30
(final, competed, and edited story due Dec 4 - turn in with
check list AND your dramatic arc and theme analysis for your story)
BLOCK C AND D 
- Completed story due on Tuesday December 1 
(your final, completed, and edited story due date has been changed to 
Dec 7 because we have not had enough time to work on the stories together - 
turn in with
check list AND your dramatic arc and theme analysis for your story)

TODAY we begin our official writer's workshop.  
Our goal is to help each other to write the best possible dystopian story.

Process:

• Groups of 4
• Each person reads what they have written so far
• Workshop buddies listen carefully for:
• 
  
•           The building of the dramatic arc
•           Details (sensory and descriptive), especially in setting and character
•           Continuity of the story - does the story make sense
•           What is confusing?
•           Dystopian words (also called domain specific)
• 
  
• Workshop buddies will also provide feedback to the writer as far as theme.
• Opinions must be objective, listen to what the writer is trying to say, NOT what you think the writer should say
• Everyone offers a thought, starting with warm and them moving to cool (how can the work be improved)
• The writer is not allowed to talk until the end
• Respectful listening is required - do not be worried about your own work
• Have paper and pencil so you can jot down thoughts while the writer is reading their work.

BLOCKS F AND H

DUE ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25 - YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST YOUR STATUS QUO AND YOUR FIRST CONFLICT WRITTEN FOR YOUR DISTOPIAN SHORT STORY.  YOU MAY CERTAINLY WRITE MORE, BUT 

1. YOU MUST PROVIDE DETAILS - WHERE, WHO, AND WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?
2. I WILL ASK YOU WHAT YOU BELIEVE YOUR THEME IS
3. I WILL LOOK FOR DYSTOPIAN WORDS

Step 3 Begins

TODAY we will begin STEP 3, WRITING A DYSTOPIAN SHORT STORY
I will go over the guidelines for STEP 3 - Writing a Dystopian Short Story

STEP 3 – WRITING YOUR OWN DYSTOPIAN SHORT STORY

GOALS ·        To WRITE an engaging dystopian short story using one of the controls (technological, philosophical/religious, bureaucratic, or corporate), and one of the ideals of dystopian art and literature (individuality, equality, safety, freedom) ·        To USE genre appropriate words (we have a fabulous word wall, but don’t let that stop you from finding other words) ·        To CREATE a strong dystopian protagonist using details ·        To DEVELOP an organized dramatic arc with a clear theme. ·        To Employ proper English Conventions ENDURING UNDERSTANDING ·        Understanding the characteristics and themes of Dystopian literature and how character choices develop a dramatic arc are essential to the creation of original works written in that genre. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS ·        How can I use what I have learned about Dystopian Art and Literature to create my own short story incorporating the ideas of what people are willing to do for freedom, safety, equality, or individuality? ·        How can I translate the situations that the world currently faces into a dystopian short story? ·        What strategies can I use to write a powerful piece of dystopian writing that has an organized dramatic arc with a fabulous conclusion that leaves my readers in awe?

YOUR JOB is to plan, write, revise, and publish a DYSTOPIAN NARRATIVE STORY.  Your story should have the following elements:

Ø  A sound dramatic arc (use the dramatic arc template to evaluate your story’s arc)

o   Status Quo

o   First Conflict

o   Rising Action

o   Crisis

o   Climax

o   Resolution

Ø  A powerful protagonist

Ø  Strong word choices appropriate to Dystopian characteristics

Ø  Sensory details

Ø  Sentence Variety (use your four sentence structures)

Ø  Proper English conventions

We will electronically publish the stories

DUE DATE Dec 3(Blocks C&D) and 4(Blocks F&H)

Expect to revise your story AT LEAST twice

Standards Ø  Write narratives to develop imagined experiences or events using effective writing, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences: o   Creating character o   Organization of events (dramatic arc) o   Precise, powerful words o   Sensory language Ø  Use technology to produce and publish writing.

STEP 3 WRITING CHECK LIST 

(you will include this checklist when you turn in your final draft)

Evaluate your ability to write a narrative (story) with the style and characteristics of Dystopian literature on a scale from 1 to 7.	YES! 1-7	NOT SURE 1-7	NO Not at all!
I have created a protagonist that my readers can sympathize with during the telling of my story.  I have describe him/her/it using sensory details so my reader can see him/her/it and understand what he/she/it is going through.
I have written an awesome opening because my readers know who the main characters are, where my story takes place, and what’s going on – the situation.
I have written a conflict that clearly places the protagonist in a situation where he/she/it must react – this event drives my story forward.
I have developed my story with events that lead to a final crisis/event that leads to the climax.
I have written an edge-of-your-seat climax.
I have written a satisfying resolution that wraps up the story and ends the protagonist’s journey.
I have used powerful adjectives and verbs to tell my story. My story has action words and avoids the boring “b” verbs.
I have used sensory details in my story because my readers can see, touch, taste, feel, and/or hear what’s happening.
I have used a variety of sentence structures and my grammar, punctuation, and spelling is flawless.
I have written a story that I am proud to publish and to have people read.

ON WRITING

HOW TO WRITE A SHORT STORY




Click on this link - Short Story Interactive Graphic Organizer - if you are having trouble getting started.

Short Story Chain

Today we will write a class story.  Everyone will have the chance to write every part of the dramatic arc.  I will give you a STORY TITLE and you will create the story using your imaginations.

Status Quo (5 minutes). Have every student write an introduction in the first five minutes.

      Switch and Read (2 minutes) Switch papers and read what has developed so far.

Add detailed descriptions of setting, character, or situation

      Switch and Read (2 minutes).

First Conflict and rising action (5 minutes). Have every student add on to the story in front of them, being sure to create conflict/action.

       Switch and Read (2 minutes).

Crisis and Climax (5 minutes).

      Switch and Read (2 minutes).

Falling Action and Resolution (5 minutes).

NOW LET'S READ YOUR FABULOUS STORIES.

Check-in with "The Lottery" and Self-Selected Novel

GOAL OF THE DAY - Blocks H and F:

I will give you feedback on your "The Lottery" analysis.

You will work on your self-selected novel DRAMATIC ARC AND THEME ANALYSIS - make sure you copy the template from the content page of ONE NOTE to your ONE NOTE files.

THAT'S IT - let's get working!

"THE LOTTERY" by Shirley Jackson

BLOCK C & D - HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 10:  COMPLETE THE DRAMATIC ARC AND THEME ASSIGNMENT FOR SHIRLEY JACKSON'S "THE LOTTERY.

TODAY WILL WILL FOCUS ON "THE LOTTERY" BY Shirley Jackson

Please go to ONE NOTE and copy/paste "Dramatic Arc and Theme for "The Lottery" into your ONE NOTE.

The Lottery

by Shirley Jackson

4.11 of 5 stars 4.11  ·   rating details  ·  29,719 ratings  ·  961 reviews

Shirley Jackson's The Lottery is a memorable and terrifying masterpiece, fueled by a tension that creeps up on you slowly without any clear indication of why. This is just a townful of people, after all, choosing their numbers for the annual lottery. What's there to be scared of?

OUR GOAL IS:

To read it

To watch it

 Take notes (visible thinking and annotation), 

Identify the key components of the dramatic arc (exactly like we did for "Harrison Bergeron")

Come up with a theme you can defend with evidence

"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

LINK to Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" 
audio and text.


ANNOTATE WITH THE IDEA OF THEME AND DRAMATIC ARC

HERE IS THE SHORT MOVIE -


PART 1 PART 2

NOTE TAKING

YOUR NOTE TAKING

As you read your own NOVEL you need to take notes. Use the following questions and the ideas on the charts in the classroom (and below) to guide your during your reading.

QUESTIONS TO RESPOND TO WHEN READING (No, you don't have to respond to every questions, only the ones that are relevant to theme and dramatic arc.

When you are reading a text for understanding - specifically to analyse THEME or MEANING - use this questioning strategy.  Make notes - use visible thinking to help you with your analysis.

Dramatic Arc & The Lottery

HOMEWORK - FINISH ANALYSING "THE LOTTERY" FOR DRAMATIC ARC AND THEME FOR THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5 - MAKE SURE IT'S IN YOUR ONE NOTE FOLDER.

PLEASE GO TO ONE NOTE AND TRANSFER TWO DOCUMENTS FROM THE CONTENT LIBRARY INTO YOUR ONE NOTE FILE - THEY ARE UNDER THE HEADING THEME AND DRAMATIC ARC ANALYSIS. THE DOCUMENTS ARE RISING ACTION AND THEME FOR "THE LOTTERY" and "DRAMATIC ARC FOR "HARRISON BERGERON - LABEL THEM CORRECTLY IN YOUR ONE NOTE FILES - UNDER DYSTOPIAN UNIT

Today our goal is to better understand the dramatic arc in literature and how this arc - which has to do with the movement of the story based on what happens to the protagonist - affects the THEME.

First we will plot the arc of "Harrison Bergeron"

And then we will look at Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery", another classic dystopian short story.

Elements of Fictions

Donna's elements of fiction from Donna Moreau

HB Visable Thinking Notes and Dramatic Arc

C Block missing work                  D Block missing work

Identifying Theme                        Dystopian Presentation

                                                        Reflection

Mandisa                                                                      Julia, Michal, Dennis, Ali, Rafael, Goncalo

Joaquin                                                                       Ali, Jacob

Siwa

Bailey

Chloe

Justin L

Justin K

Thomas

Dystopian Presentation Reflection

Justin L

Justin K

Bailey

Mandisa

Kiana

Thomas

HOMEWORK FOR WEDNESDAY 

(Blocks C and D)

Please complete your "Harrison Bergeron" TEXT vs. FILM analysis and THEME document - be as specific as possible. Remember - you are searching for evidence of your interpretation of what the themes are in each of the stories.


LESSON ON DRAMATIC ARC - PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR NOTEBOOKS