9-1 HD Tentative Plan--Short Story Unit

Please note: this schedule is subject to change.

Please use this as a work in progress!

Wednesday, Sept. 29—

Vocab test

HW: "Rules of the Game" p. 225

Questions p.234 #3, 6, 10, and Literary Criticism

Thurs., Sept. 30—

Watch excerpt from Joy Luck Club

In-class writing over "Rules of the Game"

HW: "The Open Window" p. 19

Questions p. 22 #8, 9, 13. What is a possible theme to this story?

Vocab def. List #2

Fri., Oct. 1—

Vocab def due

Watch "The Open Window" (only about five minutes long)

"Justice" game

HW: "The Lady, or the Tiger?" p. 45

Questions p. 51 #4, 8, 11, 14. What do you think happens to the man?

Monday, Oct. 4—

"The Lady, or the Tiger?" discussion

  • HW: "The Cask of Amontillado" p. 87.

    While reading, keep a "bookmark" noting mood, irony, sensory imagery, and what we learn about Fortunado and Montressor.

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    • Tues., Oct. 5—

    watch The Cask of Amontillado

    Poe’s use of language

    HW: Read "The Necklace" p. 169, four questions from Ms. v

    Wed., Oct. 6—

    vocab test

    "The Necklace" discussion

    HW: "Gaston" p. 127 questions p. 132 #6, 9 15

    Thurs., Oct. 7—

    in class comparison writing (p. 133)

    Draw/sketch/paint what Gaston might look like

    Short Story Analysis Paper--Information

    Fri., Oct. 8—

    vocab def due

    Our Town memorization

    Work on rough draft of paper in computer lab

  • HW: "The Scarlet Ibis" p.257. Keep list of events/moments/actions influenced by the setting of the story.

    *end of grading period*

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    • Mon., Oct. 11—

    "The Scarlet Ibis" discussion

    Choose one of the following short stories to read:

    Tues., Oct. 12—

    work on short story paper in computer lab

    Wed., Oct. 13—

    vocab test

    Review for short story test

    Thursday, Oct. 14—short story test