Monthly Archives: January 2013

Process-Writing Prompts for “Jealous Husband”

In class, we’ll start off by taking sides on the first two questions, which are mandatory for this 750. If we have time, we’ll sit down and talk about the other questions, which are optional for this 750. Character (mandatory … Continue reading

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Process Writing Prompts for “Cavemen”

Remember to support your answers with evidence from the text.  Work on expanding and developing your answers, really letting your brain run with them.  You don’t need to answer all the questions, so if you get carried away with question … Continue reading

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750: “Fatso” and “Kids’ Guide to Divorce”

To get full credit for this 750, you’ll need to answer prompts about both stories. “Fatso” Does the main guy change during the course of the story?  How so?  What factors cause the change? What’s the arc, or movement of … Continue reading

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750: Process-Writing Prompts for “Civilwarland”

What is the nature of power in this story? In other words, look at the characters who have power and ask yourself what they have the power to do. How does this connect to the larger meaning of the story? … Continue reading

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