Write into the day: “You don't write about the horrors of war. No. You write about a kid's burnt socks lying in the road.” -Richard Price What do you think Price means? How do you feel about his idea?

So much happening!!! Over the next few weeks: Argument Revisions You must conference with me at some point! RTI is best! Mrs. McClean is available during RTI for APA help Moth essay will officially be assigned this week. We will discuss due date this Wednesday The Great Gatsby AP exam prep

Purpose versus Topic The bigger the issue, the smaller you write. Remember that. You don't write about the horrors of war. No. You write about a kid's burnt socks lying on the road. You pick the smallest manageable part of the big thing, and you work off the resonance. —Richard Price What “big issues” were discussed in the essays? Why is it more effective to discuss such large complex topics in simple ways about seemingly mundane experiences?

Write Small!

Intro Activity: April 4, 2017 Groups of 3-4!!! Please sit with the same group as yesterday. Groups of 3-4!!! Take out your lists and any writing you did yesterday.

Examples: We’ve got some “big issues” What simple topics could you highlight to really delve into those big issues? Examples: The struggle of life and death observed through the slow death of a small day moth. The conflicting thoughts of self worth illuminated by spiders’ lives and a moth burning up in a candle.

“Big issues” can also be referred to as themes. Exploring the process of Loss/grief Recognizing the need for family bonds Inspiring environmental awareness Celebrating diversity Adding a verb to your theme gives your writing purpose.

Your own “moth” essays. Using Woolf and Dillard’s essays as models, write a narrative about a specific experience. You’ll need to eventually decide what you want to delve into; what’s your theme? life and death, love, forgiveness, God, the depravity of humanity, equality, environmental awareness, etc. This part is pretty open-ended, but you need to have something to say about something! You’ll need to eventually need to decide which small moment of life you are going to describe in detail. You will need to mimic the style of Woolf or Dillard. Why “eventually”? come before the other? Does one need to

2 ways to approach this! #1 is much more contrived and planned out. 1. Keep going with what we have been doing and pick your “big issue” or theme first. Decide which life experience/moment would best high light your theme and help you achieve your purpose. OR 2. Begin writing in detail about a simple experience/moment of life and discover the meaning behind it as you write. Allow the writing to “tell” you what the theme is. #2 is much more explorative and experiential.

Your own “moth” essays. Utilize Woolf and Dillard’s essays to model yours! First person! MLA format At least 750 words MUST have a title. Due: Early Bird: April 18 Final: April 25