Can I Get an Ending, Please?

Write and post the last paragraph (5-7 lines) to the start of this story: “On certain occasions, he yearned to tell her about the trip. That was before Amanda revealed her tattoo.”

Be as descriptive and creative as possible, and please leave your initials at the end of the post.

Due before the beginning of class on Wednesday.

Thank you!

"Going Down in History" TAL Blog

During Friday's (1/28) class, we watched This American Life's "Going Down in History" episode.

This particular episode--funny, introspective, and strange--focuses on people who are dealing with different aspects of memory and of being remembered. Something like finding a certain type of bird can earn someone important accolades, whereas something like escaping prison can earn someone desired freedom; something like a yearbook photo seems so trivial in the scope of life, whereas something like a horrible physical altercation can scar someone with an indelible impression on his/her mind forever.

At the end of his solid speech in Chapel this morning, Luis Torres posed a very important question to the audience: "What will you do with what you've been given?" Think about the cards that the people in the four segments of the TAL episode have been dealt. How have they dealt with their problems, successes, and failures? Which person do you remember and why?

PROMPT:

This episode deals specifically with two subjects: confinement and freedom. Each of the people from the episode has confined him/herself to a certain standard/condition/idea/way of life, and each seeks his or her own freedom in different ways.

In no fewer than 10 sentences--for full credit--please post a free response to this episode that includes some details about how you empathize with the people we saw today. Pay specific attention to your usage and grammar in this assignment.

Due before class begins on Monday, 1/31

Your Story Blog

You have just turned 100 years old, and a reporter has to come to interview you.What do you want to tell this person? Your accomplishments? Regrets? Success? Chances taken? Hidden secrets? Last night, you considered how much your life has changed in the last 4 years. Consider how much it will change in the next 80…

PROMPT: From the point-of-view of the reporter, write your story in the THIRD person with vivid detail and description. Your story should be roughly 250 words, or 1 to 1 1/2 pages. Please leave your initials at the end of your entry. Thank you!

The Best, Shortest Story You've Ever Written

For sale: baby shoes. Never worn.

In no more than three sentences, please write a story that evokes some creative response and thoughtful criticism. Please write your initials after your entry. Thank you!