Why Setting Matters

Think about one of the following settings and create a plot around that setting:

• Key West or the Bahamas
• Russia
• Mars

Your Favorite Character

Think about your favorite character--either in a film or a book. Describe the character in detail--physically, emotionally, personality, etc. Then explain why this character is your favorite.

A Giant Lizard Story

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Character:a jungle man
Setting: metropolis
Conflict: Godzilla appears

Take these elements and develop the conflict.

Creating Plot

Character: a homeless man
Setting: a busy city street
Conflict: the day keeps getting hotter

Take these elements and develop the conflict.

Storytelling

Why do people write fiction? What is the purpose of fiction? What are the purposes of storytelling? What is the value of storytelling to society overall? Consider these questions and respond thoughtfully and thoroughly.

Senior Project

I would like to know where you are in terms of your senior project. How many hours have you currently put toward your project? What progress are you making? What are you learning about yourself? What are you learning specifically about your project? What are you struggling with? Please give as much detail as possible.