English 12:
- overview of Edgar Allan Poe
- read “The Masque of the Red Death” (this story is NOT in your anthology and students were given a photocopy of the story in class; if you missed today’s class, you need to search a copy of this story up online to read [there are loads of options available with a google search]); analysis sheet
- review analysis sheet for “The Rocking-Horse Winner”
- remaining class time to work on portfolios
REMINDER:
- review class, work time for portfolios and interim self-reflections = Mon, Oct 23
- short story unit final exam (closed book) = Weds, Oct 25
English 8:
- note taking: using multi-paragraphs and properly punctuating dialogue in your writing
- work period for Ch 13 writing extension for our unit on The Outsiders
REMINDER: Ch 13 writing package is due at the start of class on Mon, Oct 23. You must submit your brainstorm, edited rough draft and typed good copy.
English 11FP:
- creative writing prompt #3: (10 min write for portfolio)Describe a moment when you felt betrayed by someone close to you.
- collect short story textbooks and update book cards
- overview discussion for “We Were Children” documentary film by National Film Board of Canada (trigger warnings included)
- begin watching film