It’s Thursday . . . .so it must be Reading Room day!
On Tuesday, we’ll talk about Kelly Link’s fantastic short story – – “The Hortlak” (from her collection, Magic for Beginners). (Available as usual in our class textbook.)
I’ve posted info on our final assignment – – Your Short Story Anthology. Check it out and bring any questions etc. to class on Tuesday.
Enjoy the weather!
For Thursday, keep reading Bryan Washington’s Lot. I will post a writing event a week from this Monday (11/28). It’s the Fall recess – – and you should spend this time recessing.
When we meet on Tuesday (11/29), bring to class the following: the title of your favorite short story from Lot and (at least) two open-ended questions you have about this story. These should be genuine questions about something that puzzled you, troubled you, or beguiled you in your favorite story.
Thursday is Reading Room day!
For Tuesday, read as much of Bryan Washington’s short story collection, Lot, as you can. Be sure to read these stories – – “Elgin” and “Navigation.”
Thursday is Reading Room day!
Tuesday, we’ll talk about Gish Jen’s “In the American Society.” (Available as always in our class textbook.)
And, finally, I’ve posted our next reflection essay assignment. (Due: Thursday, November 17, by midnight.)
Thursday is Reading Journal day!
For Tuesday, we’ll discuss Louise Erdrich’s “The Leap.” (Available as always via our class textbook.)
Thursday is Reading Journal day! (I believe I’m all caught up on your reading journals; however, if you have recent entries without comments, let me know.)
Regrettably, I had to cancel class on Tuesday. Let’s move everything forward one week. So, for this Tuesday (10/25), we’ll talk about Edwidge Danticat’s “Night Talkers.” (Available per usual in our course textbook.)
Thursday is Reading Journal day!
On Tuesday, we’ll discuss Edwidge Danticat’s short story: “Night Talkers.” (Available, per usual, in our course textbook.)
Thursday is Reading Journal day!
And, for Tuesday, we’ll be talking about Viet Thanh Nguyen’s short story, “War Years.” (Available as usual in our course textbook.). Nguyen’s video essay above offers a powerful context for the short story. (I also highly recommend his first novel – – The Sympathizer.)
Your first reflection essay is due today (Thursday, September 29) by midnight! Be sure to proofread (comma guidance offered free-of-charge here).
Since you’ll be busy working and re-working your reflection essay, your reading journal entry for this week will be due by noon, Sunday, October 2.
And, finally, for Tuesday, be sure to read Julia Elliott’s fine short story – – “Feral.” (Available as usual in our course textbook.)
As usual, Thursday is reading journal day!
For Tuesday, be sure to read Dagoberto Gilb’s “Look on the Bright Side.” (Available in our course anthology.)
And, don’t forget, your first reflective essay is due on Thursday, September 29. All the info can be found here.
