Agenda, November 8

NaNoWriMo, Day 8. 

Due 11/14: Freewrites 25 - ? and Pre-Writes 29 - ?
Due 11/15: Two pages of fiction or two poems (both with dialogue, both typed)
Due 11/18: Memorized poem or short piece of fiction / Poetry Out Loud contest
Extra Credit? Read at the Lit Mag fundraiser on 11/18

1. Personal reading. Can you find subtext?
2. Freewrite #31:Write about a character getting fired.
3. Pre-write #42: Show, don't tell. Format the following lines of dialogue properly, replacing the adverb with an action: You have beautiful eyes, he said shyly. Really? she asked suspiciously. Why would I lie? he asked innocently. Good question, she said thoughtfully.
4. Pre-Write #43: Desire, Obstacle, Action (if time allows)

Today's goal: I can find subtext in my personal reading. I can use properly punctuated dialogue to show instead of telling.
Unit goal: I can use dialogue to develop characters and move a plot forward.