06-02-2011, 02:24 PM
Very interesting topic.
I agree with a lot of what the group has mentioned. You really have a lot to play with... you could easily start with getting the students involved by having them write on which type of monster they like and why. I'm sure the Twilight sterotype will be the students choice. I hate to say it but you could even put them into "teams". Then go over each type and how they've changed over time through various books/writings revealing each type/groups meaning and subconscious appeals/fears. Typically most of the monster stories follow the tradition man vs man, man vs himself, and man vs nature idea. In the end you could tie it into a biographical writing on why their choice appeals to them... I don't know... that might be a bit personal.
Anyways, I'm a science guy. Creative writing was always a struggle.
I agree with a lot of what the group has mentioned. You really have a lot to play with... you could easily start with getting the students involved by having them write on which type of monster they like and why. I'm sure the Twilight sterotype will be the students choice. I hate to say it but you could even put them into "teams". Then go over each type and how they've changed over time through various books/writings revealing each type/groups meaning and subconscious appeals/fears. Typically most of the monster stories follow the tradition man vs man, man vs himself, and man vs nature idea. In the end you could tie it into a biographical writing on why their choice appeals to them... I don't know... that might be a bit personal.
Anyways, I'm a science guy. Creative writing was always a struggle.