In class, students discussed the elements of suspense in film and writing. Students who missed class must complete homework in time to participate in class tomorrow.
READ: "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson either online or pick up copy from desk in classroom.
Read the story twice. On the first, read solely for entertainment purposes and to follow the plot. On the second, take notes on specific lines from the story or techniques the author uses to establish suspense. After reading the second time and taking notes, write up to 1 paragraph evaluating the effectiveness of the development of suspense in this story.
All work on "The Lottery" due for Tuesday's class. A second story will be distributed in class and posted here Tuesday due in Thursday's class.
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