Mrs. West's Literature and Enlish Blog: Sept. 8-12, 2014

LITERATURE
Day 1
-2 voc. words
-Topic: Conflict and Story Structure
Work on wksheets in class
--Pass out and discuss Review sheet for test (Test will be next week on day 1)
Pt. of View Quiz -4 paragraphs, label what point of view: 1st person, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient, 3rd person objective

Day 2
-2 voc. words
Topic: Mood
Read the "If Cornered, Scream"
Point of View paragraphs due:  Using the same situation, write four paragraphs using the four different points of view: 1st person, 3rd person limited, 3rd person omniscient, 3rd person objective (try to mix up the order)

Day 3
-2 voc words
Topic: Elements of a short story and The differences between a short story and a novel
Review for test
Read "The Tell-Tale Heart"

Day 4
-2 voc. words
-Review for test (Day 1 of next week)
Read "The Lie"

ENGLISH
Day 1-Monday
Topic: Indefinite Pronouns-Txbk p. 356
Assn.  Wkbk. p. 34 and worksheet
Work on character sketch

Day 2-Tuesday
Correct Wb 34 and worksheet
Topic: Review for test
Assn. Wb p.35
Work on Character Sketch

Day 3-Wednesday
Correct Wb. p. 35
Work on Character Sketch

Day 4- Friday
Pronoun Test
Character Sketch due: Brainstorming, Graphic Organizer or Outline. Rough draft (signed), Final draft (typed, 12-14 font)
Remember to look at example that was given out in class