LITERARY 3 X 3 The Literary 3 x

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LITERARY 3 X 3 � The Literary 3 x 3 is a simple and

LITERARY 3 X 3 � The Literary 3 x 3 is a simple and ultra brief writing activity to prompt students to think outside the plot � The task: students summarize the novel/story they have read without using specific names or events � The catch: they must create this summary using only 3 lines of 3 words each.

LITERARY 3 X 3 EXAMPLES � The fun comes out in the discussion: consider

LITERARY 3 X 3 EXAMPLES � The fun comes out in the discussion: consider these examples of “ 3 x 3”s for these popular Disney movies – can you guess what they are? Curiosity seeks freedom Arrogance transforms B. Silence creates confusion handsomeness A. Mistake creates captivity Inner beauty conquers Love breaks spells Innocence craves recognition Guilt prompts desertion Duty calls home C.

LITERARY 3 X 3 � The 3 x 3 exercise forces students to think

LITERARY 3 X 3 � The 3 x 3 exercise forces students to think outside the “main character does this…then this…the end” type of formula. � Let it be a game – students should try to create the most insightful 3 x 3 s � Use the words generated to prompt further writing

LITERARY 3 X 3 � Try it! � Pick a familiar book or movie

LITERARY 3 X 3 � Try it! � Pick a familiar book or movie (let us know which!) and write your own 3 x 3 � Let’s share! � Remember this exercise, we will be making 3 x 3 s with many novels, short stories, etc. � The RULES are on the next slide…

RULES 3 x 3 will use: 3 x 3 may use: 3 x 3

RULES 3 x 3 will use: 3 x 3 may use: 3 x 3 will not use: • Complete sentences • Effective word order • Strong words, especially verbs and adjectives • Abstract nouns • Contractions using “is” • Proper nouns/names • Repeated words • “to be” verbs • Pronouns • Cliches • a, an, the

THE LION KING Click to Return to 3 X 3 s

THE LION KING Click to Return to 3 X 3 s

THE LITTLE MERMAID Click to Return to

THE LITTLE MERMAID Click to Return to

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Click to Return to 3 X 3 s

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Click to Return to 3 X 3 s

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