1. It Was a Year Ago By Grace Caguimbaga Page 114 – Between the Lines 1. Discuss whether Doug's visit to the cemetery, his monologue, and the feelings expressed are realistic. Does the story seem "fake" in any way? If so, what would you do to make it more realistic? 2. Why is the story as short as it is? 3. Consider EACH of the following in terms of this SHORT short story: - setting - character - point of view - plot (initial incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement) - conflict - theme

2. Plot Development Initial Incident Rising Action Climax Denouement Conflict

3. Study the text, "It Was a Year Ago " and complete ONE of the following assignments: CHOICE ONE - Prequel Imagine the events that took place a year ago that led up to the scene in this story. Write about them in the form of a story that connects with this one. Ensure that your prequel contains all of the elements of a short story. CHOICE TWO - Form Writing Using "It Was a Year Ago" as a model, write your own short story with a surprise ending about another topic involving crime. CHOICE THREE - Public Ad Create a public service announcement to promote the prevention of drinking and driving in the form of a newspaper ad, billboard ad, radio or TV spot. Use graphics and powerful/factual captions within.

4. Rubric Be sure to view the rubric to ensure that you meet the requirements of this assignment.

5. Unit Two Exam - Passions Section 1 - Essay response (min 5 paragraphs)‏ Read excerpt from novel. Question – relates to connecting meaning to things that are important to us. Section 2 – Persuasive Writing Read a situation re: a high school. Write a persuasive speech in response to the situation. Time allowed – 2 hours.