Journal Blog #4: Telling a Story.

Now we are passing mid-term, and we are turning to you. You are now asked to observe and think about an issue or event or problem that is happening in the world where you live. This will be the theme that inspires the rest of our writing for the term.

As we have discussed in class, a good story needs to address these six simple questions: the who, the what, the where, the when, the why, and the how. Your readers will be looking for the answers to these questions, so it is your job to supply them.

In this journal blog, there are 2 parts. Firstly, describe an issue of local interest. Think of something that is happening that affects the lives of people living there (which may include you), and help the reader know why this matters. Try to draft a headline for your story. Make this post by Friday, midnight.

Remember that even stories of local interest should have resonance for people who don't live there. A good writer can make something far away have personal appeal.

Secondly, read and respond to 2 of your classmates. Explain what you would expect to learn about in their story, and whether or not this would matter to you. Make this post by before Tuesday's class.

Remember to include your ID# in your post. Aj. M