1. Creative Writing Thursday, September 15, 2011

2. Today’s Targets O To begin to develop the craft of story writing

3. Word of the Day (from www.dictionary.com) panache \puh-NASH; -NAHSH\, noun: 1. Dash or flamboyance in manner or style. 2. A plume or bunch of feathers, esp. such a bunch worn on the helmet; any military plume, or ornamental group of feathers. O Dessert included a marvelous bread pudding and a fair bananas Foster,the old-time New Orleans dish, which was prepared with great panache tableside, complete with a flambé moment. -- Eric Asimov, "New Orleans, a City of Serious Eaters.", New York Times, July 4, 1999 O Although Black didn't have many friends and was not among the school's leaders, he was likeable, had panache, and his contemptuous tirades were rarely taken at face value. -- Richard Siklos, Shades of Black: Conrad Black and the World's Fastest Growing Press Empire

4. Today’s Activities 1. Writing prompt 2. Turn in signed syllabus 3. Recap ideas from Tower Building Activity 4. Group story activity 5. Book check out

5. Writing prompt expectations 1. Date each entry. 2. Make your writing legible. 3. Write for the fully allotted time. I will come around stamp your task each day.

6. Journal Writing Prompt http://www.graphicdesignblog.org/black-and-white-photography/

7. Crafting a story-group activity O Each person in the group needs to take out a piece of paper. O Write a story start for the allotted time. O After the allotted time, pass the paper clockwise. Build on the previous story start. O After the next time break, pass the paper again and continue to build on the story. O After the paper has gone the entire way around the group, pass the stories and read them. As a group, select your favorite to share. O Explain why you liked this story the best. (Purpose: to develop criteria of strong story writing)