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Reading for the Week
Reading for the Week
THOMAS LARSON_2007_1FromAutobiographyToM_TheMemoirAndTheMemoir.pdfTheory: Thomas Larson
Theory: Thomas Larson
"From Autobiography to Memoir"
Mentor Texts
Mentor Texts
Helen Keller, excerpt from The Story of My Life— the water-pump scene
Laurie Lynn Drummond, "Alive"
E. B. White, "Once More to the Lake"
Assignments
Assignments
Tuesday: Scene Map, & Sensory Brainstorm worksheet, in class
Thursday: Second in-class writing.
Readings
Readings
Keller Chapter IV.pdfHelen Keller
the turning-point model: the moment language breaks open for her.
Notice: the sensory build-up; the pivot in a single instant; change shown, not stated.
Drummond - Alive - Creative Nonfiction.pdfLaurie Lynn Drummond
personal history, place, and a hard turn, all in under 700 words.
Notice: how a single remembered moment carries the weight; or browse Brevity’s craft index for other “turn” essays.
EBWhite-Once-More-to-the-lake.pdfE. B. White
a nostalgic sensory scene that turns on its chilling final line.
Notice: accumulation of detail; the sudden shift from nostalgia to mortality at the end.
Tuesday's Slides
Tuesday's Slides
READING 2_ LARSON (2007).pptxScene Map & Sensory Brainstorm Form
Scene Map & Sensory Brainstorm Form
When you open this, make sure you create a copy for yourself—don't write in this copy!
In the top right corner, click Open in Google Docs.
Go to File > Make a copy.
Now, you can fill out your own copy without messing with the original. Thanks!
ENG203_Week2_Prewriting_Scene_Map.docxThursday's Slides
Thursday's Slides
None. This is an in-class writing day.
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