Weekly Agenda: October 4-7

Tuesday, October 4
Analyze setting passages (PFN pp. 90-92) – Partner Work with Element Questions
In-class Journal assignment: Write in response to PFN prompt #2, p. 93
Cinematic Listening Exercise: Setting (Turn in to basket!)
Story Settings DUE (Benchmark Deadline #1)
HW: Read PFN pp. 138-144 (Middles, Types of Plot, Questions to ask about plot)

Thursday, October 6
Read and discuss “Videotape”
- Selective use of description
- Answer post-reading questions to turn in (in packet)
Review guidelines for developing plot:
- Keep length in mind (1-page synopsis, 4-6 page story)
- Depth over breadth
- Dynamic character development over complex plot development
In-class work time: Begin plot synopsis for unit story
HW: Complete Literary Fiction Plot Synopsis (Benchmark Deadline #2 – Monday, 10/10)