Friday, May 8, 2015

Week of May 11-15

Monday, May 11:
  • Fiction Reading + Log #17
  • Notes:  Theme
Tuesday, May 12:
  • Read "Harrison Bergeron" (p. 216) aloud together
  • Discuss the story
  • Complete the "Harrison Bergeron" questions - due tomorrow
Wednesday, May 13:
  • Substitute teacher today:  Read "How I Met My Husband" (p. 203) and analyze the story for the following elements of fiction (in your comp books):
    • What is the story's point of view?  Is it effective for this particular story?
    • Is Edie round of flat?  Static or dynamic?  How do you know?
    • Is the setting essential to the story?  Why or why not?
    • What is the tone?  Mood?
    • Name one symbol and describe what it means.
    • What is a major theme of the story?  Explain how you know.
Thursday, May 14:
  • Short Story Final Essay information:
    • Rough Draft due Thursday, May 21
    • Final Draft due Thursday, May 28 (for SENIORS) - Juniors will have more time (TBD)
  • Notes:  Final Essay How-To
  • Choose your short story and begin reading it by the end of the hour
Friday, May 15:
  • You will receive a paper copy of your chosen short story.  Actively read your chosen story (this is part of your final essay grade).  An example will be modeled for the class.
  • Class time to actively read the story

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