Today in Class...10/29

COME FOR A MOCHA-FRAPP, ENTERTAINMENT, A GOOD READ, AND A BONUS COUPON FROM MRS. LAW! KICK OFF "PROJECT 7" WITH US AT BARNES AND NOBLE TONIGHT!

Period 1/3:
1. How can I improve my essay and turn it into my final draft? (More with Writing Reviser)
2. Poe's symbols and themes
3. "The Tell Tale Heart"- a typical Poe story

HW: Vocabulary synonyms/antonyms (packet activity #2)

Period 5/7:
1. Annabel Lee- discuss
2. Poe's symbols and themes
3. "The Tell Tale Heart"

HW: "Tell Tale Heart" questions, vocab packet due Monday

Period 4:
1. Tell Tale video discussion
2. Review Poe info
2. Free reading book time...and reflection

HW: Poe quiz tomorrow! Study notes

Today in Class...10/28

Periods 1/3 and 5/7:
1. Go over vocabulary activity 1 (multiple choice)
2. "The Monkey's Paw" (video)...what's behind the door...
3. "Annabel Lee"- a Poe poem
HW: Finish Monkey's Paw video activity

Period 4:
1. "Tell Tale Heart"-video
HW: Start new free reading book, Poe quiz on Friday (study Poe notes, poem and double bubble)

Today in Class...10/27

REMEMBER TO ATTEND THE PROJECT 7 PARTY AT BARNES AND NOBLE ON THURSDAY! ONLY THE COOLEST PEOPLE WILL BE THERE! SHOW UP AND RECEIVE A BONUS COUPON FROM MRS. LAW!

Periods 1/3 and 5/7:
1. Vocab- second 10 words
2. More on Poe...information stations
HW: Vocab packet activity 1

Period 4:
1. Double bubble- Poe stories
2. New free reading book (library)
HW: finish double bubble

Today in Class...10/26

Periods 1/3 & 5/7:
1. New vocabulary- the first 10
2. Edgar Allan Poe- learn about the man behind the stories...
(library)
HW: Vocab sheet- draw and write

Period 4:
1. The Tell Tale Heart- Poe
HW: "Tell Tale Heart" questions

Bonus 5!

*Write an alternate ending to "The Monkey's Paw". Begin when the knocking on the door begins. Your ending should be 3/4 to a full page. Hand it in by Friday, Oct. 30th.

5 Bonus points!!

Today in Class...10/23

Periods 1/3 and 5/7:
1. Free reading Friday!/Print and finish editing essays
2. Monkey's Paw- part 2
Are there negative consequences to making wishes?

HW: "The Monkey's Paw" questions

Period 4:
1. Mood and Tone
2. The Black Cat- discuss

Today in Class...10/22

Periods 1/3 & 5/7:
1. "Writing Reviser"- The computer will edit your narrative! (Lab)
2. Your 3 Wishes...
3. "The Monkey's Paw"- short story

HW- Monkey's paw questions

Period 4:
1. Discuss Annabel Lee
2. "The Tell Tale Heart"- one of Poe's famous works...

HW: Tell Tale Heart questions (from packet)