Agenda, October 24

Due Tomorrow: Bring a book
Due Thursday: Freewrites 18 - ? and Pre-writes 17 - ?
Due Friday: Two poems or two double-spaced pages of fiction, all typed

1. Freewrite #23: Take your main character for a drive. Describe the car. Or the driving style. Or the destination. Or all of the above.
2. Pre-write #25: Show, don't tell.
3. "Galahad," by Josh Ritter
4. Drafting Time. You need a peer conference and a teacher conference before the end of class Thursday.

Today's Goal: I can identify the qualities of a well-crafted character. I can begin my draft for my two week project.
Unit Goal: I can create rich, detailed, believable characters.