Week of May 4-8

Monday, May 4:

• Fiction Reading + Log #15
• Read "The Necklace" (packet on the handouts table) in groups.  Use one color highlighter for tone, and one color for mood.  Read through the entire story first, and determine the story's tone and mood.  Use the colors to highlight evidence for both tone and mood
• HW:  Practice:  Identifying Tone and Mood - due tomorrow

Tuesday, May 5:

• Check and discuss Identifying Tone and Mood
• Discuss tone and mood of "The Necklace"
• Begin reading "The Masque of the Red Death"(p. 428 in the American Literature textbook) in groups.  Complete the pre-reading, during reading, and after reading questions.

Wednesday, May 6:

• Fiction Reading + Log #16
• Finish reading and discuss "The Masque of the Red Death"
• HW:  "The Masque of the Red Death" worksheet due tomorrow

Thursday, May 7:

• Group Activity:  Tone Disconnect - due at the end of the hour
• Begin reading "Saboteur" (p. 173) and complete the active reading handout as you read

Friday, May 8:

• Reading Common Assessment
• Finish reading "Saboteur" (p. 173) and discuss the story