Weekly Agenda: 14-17

Monday, December 14
In-class:
Share examples of homework journal entries
Read excerpt from The Harvey Pekar Story
Brainstorm short topics for a brief autobiographical assignment
- strange moments?
- habits or quirks?
- pet peeves?
- unsusual or little-known facts about self?
- unusual hobby, talent, interest, etc.?
In-class time to outline, draft and begin work on graphic narrative project
HW: Complete graphic narrative project for Wednesday

Wednesday, December 16
LATE START
In-class:
Graphic narrative DUE
- partners trade
- volunteers share
Read “Conversations With My Father” (handout)
- respond and discuss
Journal #3: Auto/Biographical Narrative assignment
- brainstorm interview subject
- generate possible interview questions
HW: Interview a family member or family friend (an adult) about a real event from their life. Then write a nonfiction narrative that documents their experience OR that documents your conversation with them about that experience.
Part One: Write up the interview questions and responses.
Part Two: Write the 1½ - 2 page account.

Have a safe and relaxing Winter Break!