27 Homework // Due the week of April 7, 2015

Hi Everyone!

MONDAY

Write the next two+ pages of your novella, keeping in mind that you want dynamic, round characters that will both:

• change in some way over the course of the novella. Feel free to make them change for the worse--there doesn't always have to be a happy ending 
• have multiple sides to them so the protagonist is not just kind and the antagonist is not just evil. The best antagonists are often relatable and even likable in some way

TUESDAY:

• Create a Powerpoint presentation (ideally on our Google Drive account so it's easy to get to from any computer) in which you give an overview of your historical decade of Afghanistan!
• Must be 15+ slides
• Include at least 6 pictures
• Include at least 6 information slides
• The remaining slides can be either pictures or information
• Be ready to present to the class next week
• Email me if you have questions!

26 Novellas and Joy Luck Club // Due the week of March 31, 2015

Hi Everyone!

MONDAY:
This week, you are beginning your novels! Given that you have 2 weeks (spring break), I'd like you to write a minimum of 4 pages double spaced—but feel free to write far more than this! I've had students write 80 page novels during these two months of time to write, so if you put your mind to it, you can really create a great chunk!

Just remember that everything you write should either:

1. Push the story plot forward or
2. Develop the characters

TUESDAY:

Read the rest of The Joy Luck Club and write 5 discussion questions :)

25 Joy Luck Club and Novella // Due the week of March 15, 2015

Hi Everyone!

The homework is broken up by day this week, so be sure to check the homework for your specific day.

MONDAY:

• Create a plot diagram for a story idea on which you would like to write a novella.
• You should plot out an inciting event, 4-5 rising action events, a climax, and your resolution (ending). 
• You can use brief phrases instead of complete sentences.
• Write a set of about 15-20 scenes that encompass your entire story.
• Write about a sentence for each scene so you know what happens during that scene.
• Don't include any scenes that you think will be boring or filler—no need!
• Every scene should do at least one of the 2 following things:
• Carry the story forward
• Teach us more about an important character

TUESDAY:

• Read Part 2 of the Joy Luck Club and write 5 discussion questions.

24 Joy Luck Club // Due the week of March 10, 2015

Hi Everyone!

We are back to literature reading homework!

Read part 1 (Feathers from a Thousand LI Away) of the Joy Luck Club this week and write 5 discussion questions.

You can find it free online at:

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Thanks!