1. Finding Forrester Installment #2 Writing Prompt
Forrester claims that “the first step to writing is writing—not thinking about what you are going to write.” Is this a fact? What advice is he really giving to writers? Make specific reference to the film in your response.
Begin the film at time index 27:55. This is just after Jamal returns to Forrester’s apartment for the third time and enters the apartment; Forrester says: “Bolt the door if you’re coming in.”
End at 56:30. This is just after Jamal finishes writing and Forrester is asleep in the apartment.
Run the “Power Point” located on the Flash Drive. Have students write for ten minutes on this prompt #2: “Forrester claims that “the first step to writing is writing—not thinking about what you are going to write.” Is this a fact? What advice is he really giving to writers? Make specific reference to the film in your response.” (Have students keep their pens moving for at least the first 8 minutes of this time period.)