1. Welcome! January 8th, 2018 Monday
Do Now
Take a weekly Bell Ringer sheet from the front table. Once the bell rings, we’ll watch a video, and you will have five minutes to respond to the question in at least five sentences.
Remember: Do Now's are INDEPENDENT and QUIET exercises. Thank you 

2. Which door would you choose? Explain why.
Click on the link below to watch a video clip. Respond in writing by providing your thoughts on the following question:
Which door would you choose? Explain why.
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3. “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe
Get out a sheet of paper and write the header:
Name
Date
CP9
“The Cask of Amontillado”

4. “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe
Today, we’re going to read our second short story of the unit. It’s called “The Cask of Amontillado”, and it was written by Edgar Allan Poe, one of the most famous horror authors of all time.
To get a better sense of who Poe was, we’re going to watch a quick 3 minute video bio about his life. As we watch, write down five things you learn about him on your paper.

5. Background Knowledge
“The Cask of Amontillado” is a story of revenge and murder… But before we get into it, there are a few things you should know:
Cask: a wine barrel
Amontillado: fancy Spanish wine
Catacombs of France:

6. “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe
Listen as we read.
Afterwards, we’re going to respond to some analysis questions and we’re going to hold a Socratic seminar over the questions tomorrow, so make sure you pay attention. 

7. “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe
On your paper, respond to the questions on your handout.
Tomorrow, we’re going to have a Socratic Seminar over your answers, and you’ll be expected to speak at least twice. Make sure your answers are thoughtful and complete to ensure you can get the best possible grade.

8. Socratic Seminar Requirements
Expected to speak at least twice:
Both comments need an explanation. For example, don’t just say, “I don’t think the narrator is reliable.” Tell us why.
Be sure to be prepared to speak in response to more than just two questions, in case someone’s answer is very similar to yours.
If you have the same answer, that’s okay, but make sure you have different textual evidence to support it.
If you speak more than once, your BEST comments will be graded.