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"A Rose for Emily"
Now we're going to read a short story by one of
America's greatest Southern writers, William Faulkner.
Task 1. Read the
Story
You can read "A
Rose for Emily" online or in an anthology if you have one and
prefer to do so. (If the link above is not working, try this
one.)
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Task 2.
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Please choose one of the following assignments to send to
the class listserv.
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A "Hot
List for William Faulkner" is a webpage with information
about William Faulkner. Please complete the
assignment on that page. Try to find sources and facts that
others have not already reported to the listserv while you've been on
it. Instead of mailing your work to two students, mail it to the
listserv for this
unit:
112story@listserv.cc.va.us
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Now go back to the story. Examine the order in
which the events in the story are presented. Consider how the story
might have been different had it been told in chronological order.
When an author makes an unusual choice like this, telling the story out of
sequence, you can assume he had a reason for doing so. How does this
sequencing affect you as a reader? How do your feelings differ
because of Faulkner's choice? Post your response to the listserv.
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Task 3:
Essay Draft
Now write an essay explaining the theme of "A Rose for
Emily" and how the author communicates that theme.
In your essay be sure to state a clear thesis and
arguments to support it. Use specific examples and
quotations from the story as evidence of your points.
If you'd like me to
look over your thesis before you write your draft, I'll be happy to do so.
Just post it on the Discussion Board. It is not required. Post
your draft on the Discussion
Forum, "A Rose for Emily" Draft and
Polished Essay."
Task 4:
Essay Comments
Post comments on two papers. Don't just say,
"I liked your paper." Post something that would help you
revise your essay were you the writer. You might comment on a
phrase or a part of an essay that you found particularly well done. You
may wish to identify an area that you'd like the writer to expand.
As always, be respectful.
Task 5:
Polished Essay
When I have commented on your paper, make your final revisions
and post your polished essay to the forum .
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Leave the
112story Listserv
Before leaving this unit, please
send a final message to the 112story listserv. Tell the group that you
are moving on and give them a tip about how to succeed in the fiction unit, a
statement of what you learned from the unit, or some encouraging words.
Now, unsubscribe to the
fiction listserv at
https://lists.vccs.edu/lists/listinfo/nova-eng112
Just follow the directions at the
bottom of the page to unsubscribe.
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