1. Congratulations! You wrote your first play. Reflect on your experiences here in paragraph form. Be sure to including explanation for your ideas. Write at least 75 words. Some things to consider are:What limitations about the form did you find frustrating?What strengths did you see in the form?What pleasant surprises did you find in writing a play?What unpleasant surprises did you find in writing a play?Would you ever be interested in attempting drama writing or any of its sister forms, screenplays or television scripts? Explain.

in writing this play i ran into a few mental blockades because you have to go about writing plays differently than essays. Tho i did like how i could put in phrases that people would say to other people. I just didnt like how it had to be so long i had to lengthen it a lot. i guess i am kind of interested in the anatomy of different types of plays though.



2. Now that you have an idea about what a personal essay is and does, write down some ideas of what story you may want to relate AND what ideas you may want to express with that story. Write at least 100 words (though, the more you have, the more helpful it will be).

i could definately write about my childhood and about how much my life has changed so much internally. there are many unique situations i could put in it that others haven't experienced to make it a good essay. though not being a play it could be hard to explain my encounters and such.



3. If you could give advice to a kid who was 5 years old or 10 years old (pick one), what advice would you give him or her on growing up in today's world? Would you give advice based upon your own experiences? Would you give advice based upon what you see in others? Would you r advice be based on their thoughts, their choices, peer issues, school? Explain your advice and why you give it. Write at least 100 words.When you are done, comment on your group's blogs. If time, look at other people's blogs as well. Please be sure to give substantial comments.

to a five year old i would tell him to be a five year old because it is the time to have fun and not do work. This is based on my own experience.

1. How important is theme in what you write? Does a great piece of literature need to express an idea? Explain your thoughts on the matter using examples from things you've read. In your response, address the opposing viewpoint. (Write at least 100 words.)

theme is what the story is all about because it is what the story is trying to imply by bringing it together with creativity. All great pieces of literature in the past i believe have had a solid theme that is well portrayed in the writing. Themes that also imply morals that are good to live by to make the world a better place


2. Great works of literature can last a long time. Jane Austen's novels (including Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Sense and Sensibility) are still popular almost 200 years after they were first published. Anne Bradstreet's poems have survived about 400 years. The works of Greek playwright Euripides (who wrote Medea) have survived for over 2000 years. What do you think causes great literary works to live forever? Could you ever foresee yourself writing something that lasts that long? (Write at least 75 words.)

Great works being carried on for a long period of time i believe is caused by the introduction of a new idea that the writing brought forth. A reason why writings are timeless is because whoever reads it wherever whenever, it can differently inspire people who read it.



3. If you could have one long-lasting impact on the world around you, what would you want it to be? Explain why that is important to you and how, as a writer, you could have the chance to make that impact. (Write at least 100 words.)

it would be to completely express all of my thoughts one way or another to the whole world. i think many could learn from them. or perhaps i could inspire other bright minds.




Comment on your blog group's blogs, then continue working on your play, which is due tomorrow.