In this section you will be required to complete the following tasks:
1. Carefully read the stories and assignments outlined in The Readings folder. We will have quizzes and writing assignments based upon these assignments so take your time and take notes.
A. For this section, please read the following stories in the course text The Story and Its Writer: An Introduction to Short Fiction Compact 9th Edition by Ann Charters ISBN-10: 1457665557 ISBN-13: 978-1457665554:
Sherman Alexie's biography and story, "The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven," pg. 9
Toni Cade Bambara's biography and story, "The Lesson," p. 55
ZZ Packer's biography and story, "Brownies," pg. 740
John Updike's biography and story, "A&P" p. 831
2. Watch the interview with author, Sherman Alexie, using the web link provided.