“A WORN PATH” comic task
FHS AmLit / Cannon
You will need to first read the short story, of course.
http://images.pcmac.org/SiSFiles/Schools/GA/BenHillCounty/FitzgeraldHigh/Uploads/Docu
mentsCategories/Documents/A%20Worn%20Path.pdf
(Or go to my site tinyurl.com/FHS-JFC and go to the AmLit 4Q section)
I also gave questions to ensure you understand the story before you begin this task. You
may also want to focus on the following to help as you complete this task:
 What
key aspects of Phoenix Jackson's physical appearance stand out for you?
 How
does what she wears or carries add to your sense of her character?
 How
does what she does with her body add to your sense of her character?
 What
metaphors (especially visual metaphors) add to your sense of her character?
 What
biographical information does the author provide to flesh out her portrait?
 What
key aspects of setting stand out for you? What details (color, tone, and
particular props) stand out for you?
 What
changes in setting strike you as important? What details in those changes stand
out for you?
 What
is most vivid for you about the hunter? What stands out for you in his
appearance, dialogue, actions, and behavior?
 Which
other characters seem particularly important to Phoenix's story? For each of
them, note what stands out in their appearance, dialogue, actions, and/or behavior.
 List
any thoughts and quotes—from Pheonix or other characters—that seem
especially important. Explicate them.
 Plot
the sequence of events.
This is the original site from which I got this lesson:
http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/eudora-weltys-worn-path-graphical-representation
Be sure to check the sections “Background” and “Lesson Activities” for more information
and directions. The two planning pages I gave in class are in the LA section.
We’ll be in the computer lab on Monday (3/24) to complete your task with a site to develop
your comic on this story. No drawing skills needed!