Lesson 58

 We watched a short Reel - Mos Def -  and talked about the "sanity of heartbreak"

Students went over the questions from last class in groups, then discussed as a class.

Students received a handout of descriptive words and “Do’s and Don’ts” for narrative writing.

Students received a sheet on narrative lead styles, and we voted on which were most effective.

Students should be working on their interview assignment over the weekend - due on Teams before the second class next week.

Anyone who missed today’s class should attend Monday’s tutorial.

 

Lesson 57

 We wrapped up our conversation on Brother - specifically, we talked about the techniques used by Chariandy in his narrative work that make it engaging to the reader.

Students were introduced to Elamin Abdelmahmoud, and listened to an excerpt of his memoir Son of Elsewhere. 

While listening, students were asked to keep track of various "writerly moves" made by the author (on a handout) and had the remainder of the class to answer the questions of the reverse of the page. Note: students are not expected to do the writing practice at the bottom of the sheet, but are welcome to try it out at home in preparation for our upcoming work. 

The interview assignment, due next week, is already on Teams - students should get started on this work if they feel they will be pushed for time over the weekend. 

Students also got a look at the "Welcome Home" Tim Horton's ad referenced by Abdelmahmoud in the chapter.

If you missed today's class, you need to come to tutorial to pick up materials.