A quick tip:\u00a0 in class, we’ll start off by sharing our power spectrums in small groups, so you’ll want to focus on that in your process writing.\u00a0 Then feel free to pick & choose among the other prompts–or to follow your own original ideas about the story–to flesh out your process writing to 750 words.<\/p>\n
Content: Looking at the story through the lens of power<\/em><\/p>\n Create a power spectrum with the most powerful character at the top, and the least powerful character at the bottom.\u00a0 Write a reason for each character’s placement (i.e. say why you’ve put him\/her in that spot), then back up your rationale with specific evidence from the text. Note that this is the same movement as thesis:reason:textual evidence that you’ll use in your essay.<\/p>\n What’s associated with power in this story?\u00a0 What are the sources of power?<\/p>\n Where would the story’s criminals fit on your spectrum?<\/p>\n Connections to Class Themes <\/em><\/p>\n Is this satire?\u00a0 Why or why not?<\/p>\n If so, what are the targets?\u00a0 What’s the point?\u00a0 What should be changed?<\/p>\n Character Shift<\/em><\/p>\n How would you describe the main character at the beginning of the story?\u00a0 How would you describe him at the end?\u00a0 Point to specific examples in the text to back up your claims.<\/p>\n What accounts for that change?\u00a0 Why does it happen? If there’s a tipping point, where is it?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A quick tip:\u00a0 in class, we’ll start off by sharing our power spectrums in small groups, so you’ll want to focus on that in your process writing.\u00a0 Then feel free to pick & choose among the other prompts–or to follow … Continue reading