September Blog #1

Sorry for the delay rhetors! I was busy saving the world!

Now that I'm back, I have a special challenge for you! It is in three parts: here goes!

PART I:

1) Post an image (into the text of your post, not as a widget). The image should be artistic,
thought-provoking, and something that you really like.

2) Create a narrative that takes place in the image. If your image does not have an explicit character, create one! Your writing should contain the narrative elements that we have discussed in class. Also, use imagery, similes, and metaphors, and make sure that your narrative has a larger argument and purpose. Having a purpose will be the most difficult part for you to develop, so try to begin thinking first about what themes appear in the image, then your story will start to take shape!

3) Publish a rough draft of this assignment by Thursday, September 17th!!!

PART II:

1) You will be assigned a gross error blog partner for this assignment. Go to his/her blog, check out the image, and read his/her September Blog #1 narrative. Then, analyze the narrative and answer the following questions. POST YOUR ANSWERS AS A COMMENT UNDER THEIR SEPTEMBER BLOG #1 POST!

Q1: What is the author's purpose?
Q2: Identify the narrative elements in the writing. Are tone, chronological order, and point of view clear? Explain your answer in at least three sentences.
Q3: What gross errors are there? Be specific! Tell them what to fix! This will be how we do the writing workshop for the narrative essay, so make sure that you edit well, as both of your grades hinge on your ability to do first aid on each others' writing!

You must post a comment in which you respond to the above questions by TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND @ 11:59:59 pm!

PART III:

Publish your final draft.

THE FINAL DRAFT FOR SEPTEMBER BLOG #1 IS DUE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH!