Slowing Down Key Moments: September 12, 2019

Focus: How can we draw out meaning by slowing down key moments?

1. Warming up by considering the role of slow motion in film

2. Exploring two short examples of slow motion in personal narrative; trying out slow motion in key moments in your own personal essays

3. Finishing the rough drafts of your personal essays and conferencing with me

HW:
1. For TOMORROW:

• Bring your independent reading book to class for a short, graded reflection.

• Make sure your rough draft is complete. At this point, you should have at least two typed pages.

2. Commit to at least one hour of independent reading outside of class each week.

Monday, Sep 23: Final draft of personal essay due.

Friday, Sep 27: Independent reading book(s) must be finished.