Schedule of Classes
This is a tentative schedule that may change based on pace of discussions and reading. I’ve left the final two classes open, so that we can adapt as needed.
Reading for August 23:
Secret Life of Walter Mitty by James Thurber (Text) (Audio)
All in a Summer Day by Ray Bradbury (PDF) (Audio)
The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry (PDF) (Audio)
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce (PDF) (Audio) (Video)
Writing for August 23
Short essay – What do you like in stories and what do you dislike in stories? Use examples from stories that you like or dislike.
Reading for August 30
Read Foster book (Preface, Introduction, Chapters 4-6)
Read Part 1 Fahrenheit 451 (Audio)
Writing for August 30
Write an essay about one of the following:
- One of the short stories we read this week
- Use of metaphors or similes in stories from this week
- Describing 4 metaphors or similes in detail
Reading for September 6
Finish Fahrenheit 451 and read chapters 7 and 8 from the Foster book.
Writing for September 6
Write a review of Fahrenheit 451 and offer your thoughts good and bad. Also, tell me why you think it may be an important book. This should be about 5-6 paragraphs.
Reading for September 13
Begin reading “The Book of the Dun Cow.” We’ll read it over the next three weeks. Also read, Foster chapters 3 and 10.
Writing for September 13
Read the poem I’ve sent and
Then follow the instructions and write your own poem. Send me a copy and bring them to read next week.
