Sept. 15th (A day) and Sept. 16th (B day)

Here's what we did in class.

First thing, we wrote the journal, "what makes a story good?" (Remember it must be 1/2 page to get full points.)

Then we finished up our genre review and book recommendations. Also, remember that there is extra credit available for attending an author visit at local libraries. There is more information on the back bulletin board.

After that, we read the background information of our first in class reading, "The Fisherman and the Jinnee" from The Thousand and One Nights (found on page 84 of your textbook). We talked about how the story is a frame narrative. This basically means it's a story within a story. One way to think of it is like these Russian nesting dolls.

Photo from: bestgiftexpress.com

There is one main story with a smaller story inside of it. Ours actually has 4 stories total. If you know it's coming, it won't be too confusing. Some people have said it's kind of like Inception, so that might be a good way to think of it too.

We started reading the story, but we will be finishing it next time.

Progress report #1 was due today, as well as ALL of the late work from that progress report. Another progress report will be coming home soon.