Sept 4.(A day)and Sept. 5 (B day)

Write about any first day of school. Set a timer for about 15 mintues and write. If you write longer, or for less time, note this on your paper.

Sept. 8 (A day)

Sept 9 (B day)

In the style of Amy Tan (refer to the short story "Fish Cheeks"), write a story about a memorable family event.

Sept. 12 (A day)

Sept. 15 (B day)

Type a one page response on the tranformation of either the Banker or The Lawyer in Chekhov's "The Bet."

Sept. 18 (A day)

Sept. 19 (B day)

Type a one page response about Miss Emily's character traits and what they say to the reader. Include what you think her motivation was for committing the crime she did, and why she kept the weird secret.

Sept. 23 (A day)

Sept. 24 (B day)

Create a setting (using any medium--be realistic) imbedded with symbols. This should be original. It is not about the short story we read.