1. David Arenstam Skype Interview by
Lycée international Nelson Mandela, Nantes, France
American OIB class.

2. Introduction by David Arenstam
Thank you for inviting me to be a small part of your year in school. For as long as I can remember, I have been in love with stories and literature and I'm proud to call myself a novelist and teacher. I hope you enjoy my work as we get to know each other a little better.

3. David Arenstam
David Arenstam was born in the foothills of the Berkshires in Massachusetts and raised by the sea in Plymouth, but he has spent most of his adult life along the shores of the Saco River in Maine. After starting and running a small data processing and software firm for nearly 20 years, he found his real passion and voice in teaching and writing. Never one to really sit still, over the years he has studied Mathematics, Literature, Education, writing, and many other forms of technology. As he often tells his students, “the world just might be the greatest classroom you’ll ever enter. Take a minute and look around, you’ll be surprised at what you see and the lessons you’ll learn.” Arenstam is a proud faculty member at Thornton Academy, and writes stories regularly for local newspapers, magazines, and online media companies. Along the way, he continues to study and most recently completed a graduate degree in journalism at Harvard. His first novel, "Homecoming: A soldier's story of loyalty, courage, and redemption" will be published this year, along with a collection short stories. Arenstam’s books and stories may be found at Amazon.com and many of the local bookstores.

4. Excerpt
Analyze the excerpt.
Define the genre of this short story. What are the major elements of this genre? Can you find them in this excerpt.
Jot down your notes on this document.

5. Analysis: reminder Literary devices, Themes, motifs, Genre,
Tone, diction, syntax,
Allusions,
Imagery and
symbolism…

6. Skype Interview Be creative, original and personal!
Prepare questions about
David Arenstam,
His influences,
His creative process,
The excerpt you have studied…
Be creative, original and personal!
Share your questions and ideas on this Google doc.

7. Bibliography David Arenstam on Facebook David Arenstam on Twitter
GoodReads
My Secret Maine
Find Maine Writers
Interview with David Arenstam
Online tools (Final project)
The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Terms, second ed. (Murfin, Ray) / Literary terms / Meter
Devices
David’s guest post