Week 5: What to Expect

Mon. Oct. 1st:
* Free write on tradition
* "The Lottery" critical read
* Analyse Shirley Jackson's masterpiece. See the following link for ideas and support on Shirley Jackson's work, major themes and "The Lottery": "The Lottery" and Other Stories
* See this short film version of Shirley Jackson's infamous social critique:

*After lunch: "Corrections Community" introduced
Consider the following examples. What you say and how you say it matter in this world:

Tues. Oct. 2nd:

* What is the cost of happiness? Is it too high?

* Literature Circles Introduced

* "The Ones Who Walk away From Omelas": It's another gem that will stay with you long after English 12. See the link attached for more insight into this challenging and delightfully different sci-fi piece. 

 The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas enotes (look to the left for an abundance of options)

Wed. Oct. 3rd:

* Words of the Week: Week 3 & 4 Vocab Quiz Friday

* Complete chosen role sheet and prep your thoughtful discussion questions and responses for tomorrow's Lit Circles

* Study Literary Terms. Small matching quiz on comprehension Friday!

Thurs. Oct. 4th:

* Types of Characters review

* Literature Circles and Class Debate

* Tuesday's Short Story Final introduced. Synthesis exploring any two of the stories from the course. What will you use? "Hairball"? "The Lottery"? "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas"? 

* Here's your Synthesis Outline handout to prep all your ideas for best chances at success and ease.

Fri. Oct 5th:

* Literary Terms Quiz

* Prep Synthesis Outline so you walk into Tuesday's Short Story Evaluation Ready and Able. See the following link for samples of excellence: 

Synthesis Support Handout 

Sample Synthesis Readings and Answer Keys