We quickly went over some of the common grammatical issues found in the rough drafts of your literacy narrative. The most common issues were run-on sentences and comma splices. We listened to "A Bad Breakup Letter" on YouTube for an example of how run-on sentences sound when read aloud. I encourage all of you to read your papers aloud or have someone else read it aloud to you before turning them in.
If you have problems with a specific grammatical issue that you don't feel confident identifying on your own a good place to go is The Writing Center. I'll post a link to their website in our class links. Your final draft is due Monday, Oct 10.
Carrie
We watched the movie, Carrie. For homework you will do a general analysis of the movie where you will answer the following questions:
- Comment on the various cinematic elements in the movie. What role does lighting, color, camera angles, and sound play in the story? It's okay if you don't know the technical terms. Talk about them to the best of your ability.
- What are some of the themes present in the film?
- Carrie is a horror movie that defies the genre because it blurs the lines between the victims and the monsters. Who are the monsters in this film? Why do you think so? Refer to specific scenes in the movie.
- What are some recurring images or ideas in the film? What do you think these images or ideas symbolize?
- Choose a character other than Carrie. Examine that character's personality and motives and the purpose they serve to the rest of the plot.
- What are some criticisms you have of the film?
Homework
- Answer the questions about Carrie on a separate sheet of paper. It can be handwritten.
- Read "Friend Game: Behind the Online Hoax that Led to a Girl's Suicide" by Lauren Collins (pgs. 156-170)
- Final Draft of Literacy Narrative Due Monday Oct 10th
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