6th+Period+Only.12.02.13

-What just happened exercise: observe scenario and describe without explanation -discuss what people noticed, how stories are different

-introductory reading (Stephan King) -brief discussion: what do we notice What does this tell us/what do we know about memoir from this and past readings?
 * Form
 * Imagery
 * Word choice

-**Homework**: introductory letter and how it relates to unit/brief intro to unit (homework, due next class)

Because I have had little time to get to know each of you individually and also because this unit is likewise short, for your homework you will be writing me an introductory letter – similar to the letter you wrote to Ms. Wendel at the beginning of the year – that will help me learn where each of you is coming from, who you are, and where you wish to go. In reading these letters I will not only have the opportunity to get to know you each as individuals and as writers, but it will also help me frame some of the class and lessons upon your needs and interests.

The letter should be one to one and a half pages and single-spaced. Feel free to hand write your letter if you do not have access to a computer, but please be mindful of your penmanship and remember that if I cannot read it, I cannot respond to or give credit for it. In your letter, please address the following questions:

10.What else is important for me to know about you as a person? As a student? As a writer?
 * 1) 1. How do you feel you are doing in this class so far? Do you have any struggles, concerns, or confusion? What are your goals for this class and your expectations of yourself as a student?
 * 2) 2. What are your expectations of me? What do I need to do in order to help you succeed?
 * 3) 3. How are you feeling about school generally?
 * 4) 4. What is your experience with memoir? What does memoir mean to you?
 * 5) 5. Have you ever read any memoir pieces? If yes, which ones, if no, are there any that you are interested in reading?
 * 6) 6. What do you like to read? Why? Please give me some examples.
 * 7) 7. What is your experience in writing memoir/personal narrative? How do you feel about writing about yourself? How do you feel about yourself as a writer?
 * 8) 8. What do you like to write about? What are you interests? What would you like to write about?
 * 9) 9. Do you have access to a computer at home? Is it difficult to type things?


 * DUE: Next time I see you, Wednesday 12/04/2013**