Cindy Clemens

Finish changed point of view write up (see prompt below)

 

A Change in Point of View

“Flowers for Algernon” is written entirely from Charlie’s point of view.  In this writing assignment, you are going to write a related piece in a different point of view.  Choose one of the following assignments and write one paragraphs or more on the topic:

 

Choice 1:  Re-write the incident that happened to Charlie when he went out with his friends to Muggsy’s Saloon as described in Progress Report 9.  Write it from the point of view of Frank Reilly, Joe Carp, or someone else who might have known about it (suggestions:  the policeman, the landlady (Mrs. Flynn), the bartender or a patron in the bar.)

 

Choice 2:  Write about a made up incident at work in the spirit of the way Frank and Joe treat Charlie as shown in Progress Reports 8 and 9.  Write from the point of view of a co-worker or the boss, Mr. Donnegan.

 

Style requirements: 

Ø     Must be one paragraph long or more (8 sentences min.)

Ø     Use one brushstroke or more (appositive, participle, absolute, adjectives out of order).  Underline it.

Ø     Use good word choice to make a clear voice for who’s writing.  Identify your speakers.

                                                                                                15 classwork points 

Finish the essay organizer.

 

Work on rough draft of essay.  Draft due Monday 11/30, typed double spaced. 

Nov. 23, 2009
Write rough draft (four paragraphs) of dynamic-static character essay.  Draft due Monday, Nov. 30 (typed, double-spaced).  Project description is available under "Project sheets."

Nov. 30, 2009
1.  Do review sheet for test on "Flowers for Algernon," notes on fantasy & science fiction,
mood, point of view and irony.  [Note:  See "Project Sheets" page for study aids.]
2.  Study for test next class.

Dec. 2, 2009
Revise draft and publish final copy of character essay with no name, typed, double-spaced.  Bring project sheet, organizer, draft, and peer edit sheet in with final copy.  (Final of essay due on Tuesday, 12/8.)