Due Tomorrow: Questions on "The Bet" (if we don't finish today). 
Due Wednesday: Rough draft of a short story (we'll have lots of writing time in class).
Due Friday: Final draft of your short story, typed (we'll have Thursday and Friday to type in class). 
Quiz make-ups and retakes are Wednesday, 12/19, at 2 pm in B105. You'll need to arrange your own transportation.
Today's learning targets: 
I can use details and evidence from a story to determine the theme. 
I can use a plot pyramid to organize my ideas for a story.
I can write an interesting and inviting opening paragraph. 
- Plot Pyramid Time (10 minutes). If you're done, have me check it off, and then you can start drafting.
 - Three openings
 - Questions on "The Bet," by Anton Chekov
 - Thematic Statements for "The Bet"
 
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