1. What can you carry? Brainstorm: make a list of all the things you can carry—think both literally and figuratively. You have to have at the very LEAST 15 things on your list, but you should brainstorm for 3 minutes without talking to anyone—only writing.

2. Characterization Direct Characterization: Direct Characterization: Indirect Characterization: Do the things we carry directly or indirectly characterize us?

3. Objects that Carry Meaning Choose one of the objects that is mentioned in the story. Choose one of the objects that is mentioned in the story. Describe the general connotations with that object (what everyone thinks of it). Describe the general connotations with that object (what everyone thinks of it). Describe the personal connotations with that object (what makes it special to someone specific). Describe the personal connotations with that object (what makes it special to someone specific). What does this object indirectly tell you about the character? What does this object indirectly tell you about the character?

4. Box 1 Characterize yourself Choose one object that carries meaning for you and describe it in detail. Use imagery and appeal to ALL of your senses! Choose one object that carries meaning for you and describe it in detail. Use imagery and appeal to ALL of your senses!

5. Pass your paper Box 2 Box 2 Read the description. Now, describe the general connotations. In other words, what do YOU think of when you read about this object. Read the description. Now, describe the general connotations. In other words, what do YOU think of when you read about this object.

6. Reclaim your paper Box 3 Box 3 Describe the personal connotations. Why is this item special to you? Describe the personal connotations. Why is this item special to you?

7. Pass your paper the opposite direction Box 4 Box 4 What do the connotations tell you about this person? Elaborate What do the connotations tell you about this person? Elaborate

8. Reclaim your paper Box 5… Box 5… Reflect: Reflect: Does your object tell others what you hoped it would? Why/why not? Does your object tell others what you hoped it would? Why/why not? How does this object indirectly characterize you? How does this object indirectly characterize you? Why do objects hold meaning for people? Explain. Why do objects hold meaning for people? Explain.

9. Box 6 Modernism How does this postmodern, 1970’s work tie in with Modernism? Are they rebelling against the same things? What did the Modernists believe they were carrying?

10. Memoir Use your chosen object to write a memoir about yourself. What does the object say about you? Why is this object important? What does it say about your life as a whole? Does the object relate to a specific memory? If so, what? Should be one page typed, or one page handwritten, front and back. MAKE SURE TO HAVE IT TOMORROW BECAUSE WE ARE EDITING

11. Turn all your work in to your period’s box Thank you. Remember to have “Story of an Hour” read by tomorrow.