for Mon 10/19

1. Read the stories by Evanson and Field (Proulx is optional); print and bring these to class; type up 2-3 paragraphs that explain (specifically) 1-2 points of interest for each story and post this on the blog.

2. Read the Goldberg chapters listed on the syllabus and the Burroway (pdf posted on myemich)

3. Do the fiction writing exercise from the Burroway packet: p74, #4; use this as a starting point for a potential piece of fiction writing. First do some freewriting in which you list as many concretete and sensory details and etc. Next, think about using these details to write a story in which you have a character or two, in a place/space where something happens (it can be anything subtle or grand). Turn in one typed page on Monday.

4. The Midterm Portfolio Assignment sheet is also now posted on myemich, under files.