How to Do Things with Raymond Chandler: Reading and Writing (about) The Big Sleep

Author
Heidt, Sarah
Description
A winner of the John S. Knight Assignment Sequence Prize, this sequence originates from English 147, Mystery Stories. The one-month sequence of preparatory writing culminates in an essay on Chandler's The Big Sleep. Preparatory work includes creating and defending a "pitch" submitted to a "producer" for turning the book into a film. Materials include a handout on thesis statements. 16 page pdf
Date Issued
1998
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Type
learning object