Eng. 10 - Oct. 6

SS PROJECT: DUE THURS. OCT. 19

Eng. 11 - Oct. 5

Serious Assignment

Write a five paragraph, thesis driven essay on the symbolism in "A Serious Talk" by Raymond Carver

• Pay attention to the feedback I gave you from your last essay (Editing Sheets, Writing Improvements, Essay feedback)
• Go over Symbolism notes
• Make sure you have quotes to support your argument (integrate properly)
• Could write about just one symbol or more than one (think about what your points are going to be)

DO NOT LOOK AT THE INTERNET: higher marks go to those who support their original thinking

Due: Wed. Oct. 11

PRESENTATIONS DUE: Wed. Oct. 18, Thurs. Oct. 19


Come with a group of 4 tomorrow.

Eng. 9 - Oct. 5

1. Write about what you hope we'll have technology-wise in the future. Explain.

2. How can we fix our biggest problems with technology?

3. Read "The Veldt"

LIt 12 - Oct 4

Sight Reading Test: Thurs. 5 - study all the elements of short fiction and their terms

Vocab Festival: Fri. 6 - 25 words due

Content Test: Tues. 10: Study all short stories and bring a one-page quote sheet with page numbers. Be familiar with all elements of fictions regarding each story.

Eng. 9

Pros and Cons of Technology

Respond to Cell Phone article - What do you agree and/or disagree with in this article?

Eng. 10 - Oct. 4

Questions # 1-5 for "Harrison Bergeron"

Coming Soon: SS Project!

Eng. 10 - Oct. 2

Take notes on SYMBOL AND IRONY

SYMBOL, VERBAL, DRAMATIC, SITUATIONAL, SATIRE, SARCASM

Read "Harrison Bergeron"