Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)
Today: 1) You have TEN minutes to study your vocabulary words before the quiz.
2) Vocabulary Quiz #3
3) Friday Free Choice: Choose TWO of the following assignments to complete. Each assignment is worth TEN classwork points for a total of TWENY points. If you complete more than two assignments, each additional assignment is worth TEN extra-credit points.
CHOICE #1: Complete the “Crime
and Punishment” Writing Activity from pg. 181 in your book. You will need to use evidence from the story
to support your argument. Your speech
should be at least TEN sentences long and should include at least THREE pieces
of evidence from the story.
CHOICE #2: Make a timeline of
Poe’s last days based on the article “Poe’s Final Days” on pp. 184-186 in your
book. Your timeline should have at least
TEN events.
CHOICE #3: Pretend the narrator
from “The Tell-Tale Heart” has been put on trial for his crime. Write a transcript for part of the
trial. This can be written in play
format and should be at least ONE page.
CHOICE #4: The Evil Eye: Draw a
picture of the old man’s Evil Eye from “The Tell-Tale Heart.” In this picture, you should also include the
narrator and a visual representation of his reaction to the eye.
Exit Slip: Most writers tend to put characters in their stories who resemble themselves. Think back to the narrators of "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Cask of Amontillado." If these narrators are similar to Poe, what can you infer about him? Explain.
Homework: Gun Control Essay Due Monday, April 1!!!
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