The minutes document the discussion of a creative writing group working on a story called "The Lesson". It outlines the key characters of a murderous teacher and 8 irresponsible students. The plot involves the teacher getting revenge on the students for taunting him about his dead wife, which occurs during a closed Saturday school session. Act one establishes the teacher and students' personalities. Act two has the teacher start planning his revenge after a break from class. Act three involves the teacher killing students until only the last girl is standing, and she discovers something that changes his life.