English 8:

WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE:  Week 7


Class 13 

10/7

1) Turn in final drafts
     2) Reading quiz on "Mr. Palomar on the Beach Reading a Wave"
  3) Further discuss Postmodernism, especially in relation to the two Postmodernist stories we've read to date.
 Homework 1) Read over the various links on Postmodernism in website under Links
2) Read Italo Calvino story handout (to be announced)

3) Download materials on timed writings from website under Midterm/Final

Class 14

10/9

1) Reading quiz on Italo Calvino story handout
2) Discuss Calvino story and Postmodernism
3) Discuss midterm: preparation, techniques, and necessary materials.
Homework 1) Read Michelle Cliff's "The Store of a Million Items" p. 506 and :Lorrie Moore's "How to Become a Writer." 
2) Review timed writing handouts and bring materials for the midterm at Class 15.

Note:   The above assignments and deadlines are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.

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