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