"Powder" by Tobias Wolff

Read "Powder" by Tobias Wolff
(individually or as a class; see pg. 156 in textbook)

1. Make Observations & Ask Questions
1. Think: Write what you observe or have questions about (use this form for ideas) (2 min).
2. Pair: Share a few of your responses with your team (2 min).
3. Share: As a team, choose 1-2 ideas to share with the class (2 min).
2. Define a Problem or Form a Hypothesis
1. Write a statement or question about one of the text's major messages or methods (2 min).
2. Consider using some of the following sentence frames:
1. The author ____________ in order to _______________.
2. *The author conveyed that _________________ by ____________________.
3. The author's message of ________________ was supported/undermined by ____.
4. Although the author attempts to _______________, __________________.
3. Develop a Plan
1. Identify general structures, messages, methods, and/or other elements to imitate (either based on teacher suggestions, team collaboration, or individual opinion) (2 min).
1. ex: write a story as a group focusing on physical and relational conflict
2. Consider what structures, messages, methods, and/or other elements you’ll specifically change
1. use flashback, dialogue, and multiple types of conflict
4. Conduct & Analyze an Experiment
1. Write your own imitation of the original text (if doing this as a class, wait for the teacher to model their own version of how to imitate the original text) (10-15 min).
2. Re-read the original and your version to consider what to change in yours by making it similar to or different from the original (3 min).
5. Communicate Results & Improve
1. Share the original text and your imitation with someone (2 min)
2. Have a conversation with them about what was good and what could be considered for change (see the chart below) (3 min).
3. Re-read your text and experiment with at least one of the considerations for change (3 min).