In addition to first week logistics and introductions,
here is what you can expect us to do in relation with your summer reading:
1.
Formal discussion of Lewis’ plot and the
theme “A fallen human cannot fully see what
is unfallen.”
2.
I will be checking that you have annotated
the book or constructed notes following the instructions on the summer
assignment.
3.
Lesson on
basic Plot Structure
4.
Writing our Narrative Essays
a. 2 pages, MLA Format (heading,
spacing, font type)
b. Start the story with
something ordinary that turns into something extraordinary (think about the
opening of Out of the Silent Planet, Alice in Wonderland, or
some other fantasy story).
c. Follow the basic
5-step plot flow: Exposition/setting, rising action, climax, falling action,
dénouement/resolution).
d. Seek to explore the
theme that is our focus in Out of the Silent Planet: “fallen
humanity cannot properly see what is perfect.” Try to explore this theme using
character and plot.
5.
Quiz on characters, plot structure, and theme
in Out of the Silent Planet.
6.
If we have time, a comparative article on H.G. Wells and C.S. Lewis.
a.
C.S. Lewis was friends with H.G. Wells, but
he was very critical of Well’s fantasy writing. You will notice references to Wells
and one of his most famous works War of
the Worlds (1897), which was quite popular in the early 20th
century (Lewis wrote the Space Trilogy between 1938 and 1945). How did Wells’
writing impact imaginings of what promises and horrors space discoveries held?
What kind of statement might Lewis have been trying to make?
b.
Upon reading the above article and revising
your narratives, think: how can my story provide hope and truth, not cast fear
and doubt?
For better perspective, review our summer reading
assignment.
vs.
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