It's the end of October and we've worked hard so far this year. This week, we will enjoy celebrating Halloween with American horror authors, talk about the strategies writers use to build suspense, and enjoy some treats.
NO VOCAB QUIZ THIS WEEK!
MONDAY (1st and 3rd): Journal warm-up. Current event: homelessness in Los Angeles and the tiny houses debate in San Pedro. City council-style roundtable.
Due: Please read the rest of Chapter 18 and 19 of The Grapes of Wrath.
Homework: n/a
TUESDAY (HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION): Journal warm-up. Read an Edgar Allan Poe short story as a whole class. Video - building suspense. If time: Halloween 2-3 minute short films.
Due: Please read the rest of Chapter 18 and 19 of The Grapes of Wrath.
Homework: n/a
WEDNESDAY (HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION): Journal warm-up. Read an Edgar Allan Poe short story as a whole class. Video - building suspense.
Due: n/a
Homework: n/a
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Receive Expansion Pack and begin Dumpster Diving. Go over rough drafts of essays, general feedback for the class, and how to polish them. Read samples. Begin typing final drafts.
Due: n/a
Homework: Finish reading Dumpster Diving and come to class with your annotated packet.
Work on the final draft of the Kelley essay - due at the end of next week.
Work on the final draft of the Kelley essay - due at the end of next week.