Monday May 20Monday May 20thth Our last full week!!!

Bell RingerBell RingerWrite about what types of genres

interest you when you select a book or movie. Why? What is it about that genre that captivates you? If you have difficulty picking a genre, list at least 5 books/movies you like, and write down what it was about them that you enjoyed.

(No ladies, you can’t write down “Magic Mike” and put “because Channing Tatum is hot”.)

ObjectivesObjectivesBell RingerAnnouncementsShort Story: Preplanning

AnnouncementsAnnouncementsThis Friday will be the LAST day to get

me anything you’re missing! I’m talking to those who have yet to hand in their shortest stories, and/or the rewrites!!

Please returned ALL borrowed books to me by Friday as well.

Remember, this short story assignment is a 100 point summative; don’t blow it off! It will kill your grade if you do!

Short Story rewrites will be due no later than Friday May 31st

Word Count for short stories: 700 (250 MIN)

Short Story Pre PlanningShort Story Pre PlanningToday is the first day of

brainstorming. Today you should organize plot ideas, characters, twists, and genre.

Tomorrow: Start rough draftWednesday: Have a complete

rough draft for peer editingThursday: Begin drafting final Friday: Stories are due TYPED.