Microstories 1
How many microstories must you write for this assignment?
Three
True or False: You should compose your final draft in a separate Google Doc from the rough draft.
False
What is the "invisible thread" tying the three microstories in "Territorial Words" together?
cultural shame
Which flower is most commonly associated with Valentine’s Day?
A. Tulips
B. Daisies
C. Lilies
D. Roses
D. Roses
What is meant by the “invisible thread” in the assignment?
A shared social issue that connects all three microstories, a social issue being a problem that affects many people and that is worthy of greater societal awareness.
True or False: The three microstories should be about the same event from different perspectives.
False
In "Territorial Words," why is the father embarrassed at the restaurant?
The waiter reacts smugly to the father's pronunciation.
Which Shakespeare play is most commonly associated with romantic love?
Romeo and Juliet
Give a short example of a STATEMENT vs. a DESCRIPTION.
Answers will vary
Give an example of a "topic mistake" a student might make--that is, a microstories topic that does not meet the definition of a social issue.
Answers will vary
In "Girl/Thing," what does the narrator realize she cannot get a refund for?
Valentine’s Day is named after which type of historical figure?
A. A Roman emperor
B. A Greek poet
C. A Christian saint
D. A medieval knight
C. A Christian saint (Saint Valentine)
What three criteria must the invisible thread meet in order to be defined as a social issue?
1) Affects many people
2) Rooted in a social structure
3) Could be changed
A ________________________ in the story marks a shift in the narrator's understanding or a major change.
turning point (or climax)
In "Whatcha Gonna Do?", how did Joe lose his arm?
Bone cancer
In Japan, what is a traditional Valentine's Day custom?
A. Men give flowers to women
B. Couples exchange cards
C. Women give chocolate to men
D. Children give candy to teachers
C. Women give chocolate to men
Revision counts toward what percentage of the overall microstories project?
20%
What three things should you discuss in your 3-5 minute VoiceThread Debrief?
The Reveal: Explicitly state the "Invisible Thread" (the social issue or common theme) that connects your three stories. Why did you choose these three specific memories to represent this issue?
The Evolution (Revision): Identify one specific change you made between your rough draft and your final draft. What did you add, cut, or rearrange, and how did that change help "show" the emotion more effectively?
The "Vivid" Choice: Pick one sensory detail or line of dialogue from your final draft that you are particularly proud of. Explain the real-life memory this detail came from and why you felt it was important to include.
In what city and state does the narrator attend college in "Snowbound"?
Chicago, Illinois
Which writer helped popularize the idea of Valentine’s Day as a romantic holiday?
A. William Shakespeare
B. Geoffrey Chaucer
C. John Milton
D. Dante Alighieri
B. Geoffrey Chaucer