Lit / Comp 9: Friday, October 30
Late work deadline for quarter 1 – no late work can be turned in past this date!
Due to my unexpected absence, we will postpone book talks until Monday.
- Journal #19 10/31/09: Happy Halloween! Free write your own scary tale or on another topic. You may use “The Raven” or write about Halloween if you like.
- Turn in journals
- Silent work time: For the remainder of the hour, students will have silent individual work time. During this time they may complete the following:
- Make sure all journals are turned in
- Read “The Cask of Amontillado” or review other short stories that will be on your test on Wednesday, Nov. 3 and Thurs. Nov. 4
- Work on their independent reading project that is due on Tuesday, November 3
- Be ready for your book talk on Monday
Homework:
1. Independent Reading Project:
a. Book talk: Mon. Nov. 2
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