English 10HP

After updating grade sheets, we shared before and after "showing versus telling" revisions from last week. I explained how sometimes it is actually better to tell, not show (the key is balance); then we identified examples of these "thoughtshots" in a piece of writing. We read excerpts from Natalie Goldberg's book Writing Down the Bones. She stressed the importance of using realistic, original detail in your writing. Finally, you looked for places to add both thoughtshots and fresh detail to your memoir.

Homework:
A complete draft of your memoir is due Wednesday!