Bell Ringer – Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Creative Writing C – Voice Level Zero H – Ask Ms. Bethel A – Complete the “I Am” statement sheet on your desk. Begin S.S.R. & S.S.R. Webs when you are finished. M – None P – Complete your I Am statements by 10:05.

Bell Ringer – Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Creative Writing C – Voice Level Zero H – Ask Ms. Bethel A – Work on the “I Am” statement sheet on your desk. Those who are working quietly when the bell rings will be dismissed for lunch. M – None P – We will complete the I Am statements when we return.

Bell Ringer – Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Creative Writing C – Voice Level Zero H – Ask Ms. Bethel A – Complete your I Am statements. Begin S.S.R. & your S.S.R. web when you are finished. M – None P – Complete your I Am statements by 12:10pm.

Bell Ringer – Tuesday, Oct. 10 – Creative Writing C – Voice Level Zero H – Ask Ms. Bethel A – Complete the “I Am” statement sheet on your desk. Begin your S.S.R. & S.S.R. Web when you are finished. M – None P – Complete your I Am statements by 1:55pm.

C – Voice Level Zero H – Ask Ms C – Voice Level Zero H – Ask Ms. Bethel A – Read silently for 15 minutes. Make sure you work on your S.S.R. web as you read.  If you do not have your PRB, get a dictionary and begin copying definitions on a sheet of paper.  M – Stay in your seat. P – Enjoy your book andcomplete your S.S.R. web.

Today’s Agenda - Beginning S.S.R. Affirmations Housekeeping Quiz Work Period – Narrative Horror Poem

Today’s Agenda - Intermediate S.S.R. Affirmations Housekeeping Work Period: Horror Narrative Poem

Today’s Agenda - Advanced S.S.R. Affirmations Housekeeping Quiz Newsroom Work Day Set up desks for testing

Affirmations We are going to sit in the Writer’s Lab & share our I AM statements. You can choose to read them all or you can pick the ones you want to share. As people read, I want you to send them love by silently showing the sign language sign for I love you.

Affirmations Negative statements – if somebody makes a negative statement – we will say “You’re not that.” & continue to show them love.

I AM Rewrite Rewrite your I Am statements to include only positive attributes about yourself. When you are done, return to the Writer’s Lab with your new I Am statements and sit quietly.

Housekeeping Quiz Complete on an index card from your lifesaver When are enrichment fees due? When are the Writers Reading auditions Are first quarter critiques required or extra credit? Beginning – Where do you meet me tomorrow? What should you bring? Beginning Class – When is your “Happy Death Day” Edgar Allan Poe party?

T.o.C. Title: Quick Write C – Voice Level Zero H – Raise your hand for potty emergencies only A - Write the entire time, without stopping. No removing your pen from the paper for five minutes. We have used this prompt before, but here’s the catch, this time make it scary. “He/She/They/I looked down at [pronoun] hands. He/She/They/I could not believe what [pronoun] had done.” If you get stuck, write “stuck, stuck, stuck” or “blah, blah, blah”. M – None P – Be unstoppable. Let your inner voice overcome your editor.

T.o.C. Title: Intro to Horror Octavia Butler H.P. Lovecraft Stephen King Edgar Allan Poe

What elements do you need to write a successful horror story? Think… What elements do you need to write a successful horror story?

Pair… With one partner, discuss… What elements do you need to write a successful horror story?

Share… On a sticky note, write one of the things you and your partner discussed. After you share, you will add it to the parking lot…

Understanding Horror Writing Know your audience Some people are scared of clowns & some people aren’t. Everybody won’t be “scared” by your writing & that’s okay! Horror Sub-Genres Suspense Thriller Gore/Blood Sci-fi Fantasy

As a horror writer, you should have… DETAIL, DETAIL, DETAIL! Foreshadowing A unique element Horror is a genre that is often criticized for being unimaginative Depth to your characters Understand their motivations (both protagonists & antagonists)

Author Study… C – Voice Level Two H – Raise your hand for potty emergencies only A – Complete the K. & W. on your K.W.L. chart about Edgar Allan Poe and his work. What do you know about him? What do you know about his writing? You may work with one person at your table. M – None P – You have six minutes to work.

Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most famous horror writers of all time Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most famous horror writers of all time. Born: January 19, 1809 Died: October 7, 1849 How old was he?

Edgar Allan Poe pictured with a raven from one of his most famous poems…

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe C – Voice Level Zero H – Raise your hand A – We are going to read The Raven together in the Writer’s Lab. As we read, write down anything you read that utilizes the elements of horror writing that we discussed earlier. Look for: detail, character depth, character motivation, foreshadowing, a unique element, or something else we discussed. M – None P – Enjoy the story! The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe If you get confused by a word, there is a glossary at the end of the poem. 

The Raven Analysis Edgar Allan Poe Comprehension Questions C – Voice Level Two H – Ask Ms. Bethel A – With one partner, analyze The Raven and then complete the comprehension questions. Use the glossary at the end of the poem to help you define unknown words. M – None P – You have 25 minutes to analyze and complete the comprehension questions. The Raven Analysis Edgar Allan Poe Comprehension Questions

What do you notice about the structure of this poem? What is the rhyme scheme? What style of poetry is this? What literary devices does Poe use? Structure

Utilizing the rhyme scheme from The Raven, write your own horror/suspense narrative poem. Beginning – 7 stanzas minimum 6 lines per stanza Intermediate – 10 stanzas minimum Advanced – 13 stanzas minimum Activity

Author uses a specific horror element that is explained by the author at the end of the piece 25 Author uses a specific horror element but does not explain their work at the end of the piece   20 Author attempts to use a horror element but does not explain their work at the end of the piece 15 Author does not use any horror elements/fails to write a piece within the horror genre 10 Follows the rhyme scheme from “The Raven” Mostly follows the rhyme scheme from “The Raven” but occasionally fails to have direct or slant rhymes Rarely follows the rhyme scheme from “The Raven” Does not follow the rhyme scheme from “The Raven” Has at least the minimum number of stanzas & each stanza has 6 lines Has the minimum number of stanzas but each stanza does not have 6 lines Has less than the minimum number of stanzas but each stanza has 6 lines Has less than the minimum number of stanzas and less than the minimum number of lines Horror Poem Rubric

You do not have to base your poem on The Raven in any way! Start with a story idea then try to incorporate the rhyme scheme You are writing your own horror narrative poem using the rhyme scheme from The Raven Each line should convey a complete thought and move your story along You should not have less than 7 words per line Make sure your utilize one of the elements of horror writing Tips!

Potential Due Dates: October 10, 11, 12, 13 October 17, 18, 19 Together, you are going to propose a due date for your horror narrative poems. The due date must be on or before October 19. At each table, discuss a date that you think would be good for the class. Choose one date. Each table will propose a due date & then we will vote. That will be the due date of your final draft. The sooner you submit your final draft, the sooner we move on with our horror lesson.  Collective Due Date Potential Due Dates: October 10, 11, 12, 13 October 17, 18, 19

T.o.C. Title: Horror Narrative Poem 1st Draft C – Voice Level Zero H – Quietly walk to Ms. Bethel and ask A – Begin writing your first draft of your horror narrative poem. Follow the rhyme scheme from “The Raven” to craft your poem. Use a rhyming dictionary to help you. M – None P – You have the rest of the class period to work. Beginning – Collective Due Date Tues. 10/17 Intermediate – Collective Due Date Thurs. 10/19 T.o.C. Title: Horror Narrative Poem 1st Draft Work Period