Lit / Comp 9: Thursday, October 29
- Journal #18 10/29/09: What is your reaction to “Harrison Bergeron”? Look back at journal 17. How has your view changed? In what ways has it stayed the same? Why? Name specifics and use the story itself to support your opinion.
- Share responses.
- Review the book talk assignment due tomorrow!
- Discuss what we already know about Poe. Read “The Cask of Amontillado” for Monday. We will discuss the story and prepare for a short stories test on Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 5.
Homework:
1. Independent Reading Project:
a. Book talk: Friday, October 30 (3/4 of your book should be read by this date)
b. Project due: Tuesday, November 3
2. Marking period late work deadline: Friday, October 30
3. Read “The Cask of Amontillado” for Monday
4. Short stories test covering stories and literary elements, as well as a short essay and reading a new story will be on Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 5