Thursday, February 11th

1) Silent Reading

2) A Secret - Postcard Fiction Assignment

Inspired by these images and by the theme of hidden sadness or hidden desires in the stories we've read... I am going to ask you to create a short, short story and a postcard image to go with it with one of the best lines from your story on it.

Check out the postcard examples:

Scroll down for details about how to do the story.

Step One: Hand back all the character description paragraphs.

Step Two: Distribute the setting cards randomly. No. You cannot have your card.

Step Three: Draw out of the bag a conflict and point of view card.

Step Four: Assemble the pieces. Brainstorm. Some card trading is acceptable. No money is to be exchanged.

Story Criteria: 250 - 500 word short story that involves the character, setting, point of view, and conflict that you have been provided. The theme of the story should have something to do with a secret, or a hidden concern.

6 point scale multiplied by 3 = ____/18

Postcard: Paper provided. Cut out images, glue, print out text, use a pen, paint, markers... whatever you see fit (see examples above). ___/10