Starter 5 1) According to Fabian,"...at any given point, beauty is always surrounding us. " Write about something that you think is beautiful. Show me what you're seeing; make me feel what you're feeling. Write for 15 minutes. Moment In Time: Day 3 Our main objective in working on the project today: 1) We are looking deeper into our written exemplar, "The Rights to the Streets of Memphis." "The Rights To The Streets of Memphis"
Yesterday... 1) We split into groups after reading the story by ourselves. 2) In these groups, we tried to think about how to adapt the story. 3) We began sketching storyboards and began planning how to act out a scene of their choosing. Today... 1)Take 15 minutes to finish sketching storyboards for this vignette. Everyone should have a completed, hand-drawn storyboard ready to turn in. 2) Rehearse for 15 minutes in your groups. 3) Performances with a discussion following. Discussion Questions Episode Structure: 1) What initiates Richard's actions in the story? 2) What is richard attempting to do? 3) How many attempts does he make? What is the result of each attempt? 4) What is Richard's response to the results? Specific Details: 1) What details do you think are most effective in showing Richard's fear? 2) What details are most effective in showing his final resolution to fight? 3) What details are strongest in revealing what his mother is like? 4) What details best show Richard's actions in the fight against the boys? 5) How do all of these details help you in knowing how to act out the story? Were You Absent Today? If you were absent today, please: 1) Make up the starter before you return. 2) Take at least 30 minutes to answer the discussion questions listed above in a Google Doc. Why? You missed a critical discussion today that had us looking at how the author used episode structure and details to craft a stellar narrative. I need you to show me that you understand how he's using these elements. This is all to help you do the best you can on your project. If your absence is excused, you have until Wednesday, Start of Class to show me these answers. Here's a copy of the story if you don't have yours with you at home.
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