January 30, 2017 - Midterm Explained Essay issues: Underline titles of full length plays (e.g. Romeo and Juliet) Multi-paragraph response - means write more than ONE paragraph. Work on transitions. Plays are written, not made. Avoid repeating phrases. Understand topic/requirements Correct genre Use phrase, "According to the passage" to lead you in the right direction.

We are going to look at three sample essays and talk about what the writers did well and what improvements we can aim for next time.

Sample One

Sample 2

Sample 3

Write down the way the directors create a "scary" scene. What makes a good "jump" scene in a movie? Write down the way the directors create a "scary" scene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRhLxx3vKPo

We are now going to begin reading Edgar Allen Poe's "The Black Cat We are now going to begin reading Edgar Allen Poe's "The Black Cat." In addition to reading it closely for character development, our goal is to understand how Poe uses his word choice and story structure to create a feeling of suspense.

2/6/17 Annotating your text: Group 1 (Joe, Aliya, Sam, Anthony, Sal, Alexa, Sierra, Dylan, Laura, Andy, Rob): 1. Please take out your copies of the "Black Cat." Also have out a highlighter and a pen. 2. Using the emotional reference guide, write down the emotion of the narrator next to each paragraph. Highlight a word that proves this is his emotion. You may work with a partner.

Group 2 (Devon, Daniela, Eesha, Salome, Madison, Matt B. , Matt S Group 2 (Devon, Daniela, Eesha, Salome, Madison, Matt B., Matt S., Brandon, James, Sean, Lydia, Evan): 1. Please take out your copies of the "Black Cat." Also have out a highlighter and a pen. 2. Highlight different structural techniques that Poe uses such as dashes, exclamation points, and first person narrative. Jot down next to each example what the technique does to the story.

Group Presentations You are responsible for highlighting the evidence that each group presents and annotating the text. **Reminder - Vocabulary Quiz on Midterm Words on Tuesday**

Part II Writing - Using transitions to help create a formal writing style and a logical organization of ideas.

Your task: To write a two paragraph response to the question: How does Poe use the structure of his short story to demonstrate his narrator's emotions?

Writing Groups B. Lydia Eesha Evan Sal C. Matt B. Andy Devon Madison A. Dylan Salome Anthony Joe E. Aliya Sean Alexa Rob F. Sam Sierra James D. Daniela Laura Matt S. Matt B.

Vocabulary Quiz Extra Credit Identify the meaning of these roots: Bio Astro Phobia Port

2-7-17

Agenda 2-8-17 1. Rewrites of quick writes 2. Review - what makes a good horror movie - highlight the similarities between the two Poe short stories that we have read. 3. Read "Tell-Tale Heart" and look for the commonalities as found above in the third story. 4. Create a Vehn diagram to demonstrate the similarities 5. Watch "Tell-Tale Heart"

Writing Groups B. Lydia Eesha Evan Sal C. Matt B. Andy Devon Madison A. Dylan Salome Anthony Joe E. Aliya Sean Alexa Rob F. Sam Sierra James D. Daniela Laura Matt S. Matt B.

The dude that killed the cat 2/13/17 The dude that killed the cat only one with animal wife killed by axe = central idea Dude has an issue with old guy's eye and then kills him after watching him for 7 days. Dismantles him and cops show up. Narrator gets caught Cops show up Hears sounds Obsession over eyes Repeats phrase "I'm not mad" Blood/gore alcohol people killed in basement Dude gets another dude drunk and then kills him Someone dies Psychotic male narrator First person narrative ("I") Central idea - guilt Buried alive Chained to basement wall suffocated by mattress in bedroom