Weekly Agenda: December 5-9

Tuesday, December 6
First Drafts DUE
Peer Review and Optional Teacher Conferencing
HW: Complete final draft for Thursday

Thursday, December 8
Final Drafts DUE
Introduction to Creative Nonfiction (slide show w/ slide notes)
- forms
- purposes & possibilities
- examples
Today’s focus: Literary Memoir
- Read “Snapshot of a Dog” (handout). Explain:
- What does this short example of literary memoir reveal about the dog, and what does it reveal about the writer?
- What elements of fiction are found here? How are they used?
- Why do you believe James Thurber chose to write this essay?
Journal: We have all likely lost someone or something (whether a pet, family member, friend, etc.). Write your own brief (1-2page) creative nonfiction piece based on Thurber’s title, completing it with your own subject: “Snapshot of a….” (Be prepared to share with others)
HW: Complete journal, if necessary.