1. Record notes for “Old Man” paper Evaluate “Cask” paper
Goals:
Record notes for “Old Man” paper
Evaluate “Cask” paper
Begin “Heart” paper (by listening to audio)

2. Find and fix the error in each sentence…
In the story, he is only referred to as “The Terrible Old Man.”
The most chilling aspect about listening to a serial killer talk abut his victims; the calmness in his voice.
H.P. Lovecraft’s, “The Terrible Old Man” presents lots of unknowns.
In H.P. Lovecraft’s story, “The Terrible Old Man,” Lovecraft uses different aspects of the unknown to create suspense.
Lovecraft tells readers about the Old Man’s habits, all of which the purposes are unknown to the townspeople.
Fear the emotion that has driven human evolution.
H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Terrible Old Man,” is about an old man who is believed to have been a captain of East India ships. The Old Man, who’s origin and age are unknown, is a secretive fellow.
In The Terrible Old Man, the unknown is what causes the house to be scary.
Lovecraft uses scary images throughout “The Terrible Old Man”.
The author of “The Terrible Old Man” H.P. Lovecraft uses imagery to convey fear.
Only adding mystery, which in turn makes him more terrifying.
The old man, “dwells all alone in a very ancient house.”

4. Identify and evaluate thesis Identify and evaluate topic sentences
Assignment for Today - Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" could be described as a "scary" story. In a paper at least two full pages long, but no longer than three pages (using 12-point Times New Roman font and following MLA format), identify a specific feature of the story that makes it "scary" and explain how that feature works in the story.
Identify and evaluate thesis
Identify and evaluate topic sentences
Evaluate evidence: quantity & quality

5. Read “The Tell-Tale Heart”
Christopher Lee version:
Another version:
Audio + text:
As you listen/read, take notes about anything that might count as a feature that makes the story “scary.”
Remember, you should quote only words and short phrases – not complete sentences.

6. Schedule:
Tuesday: Discuss/evaluate “Cask” paper. Read “Heart.”
3/15 HW: Write thesis & 2-3 body paragraphs for “Heart.”
Thursday: Discuss/evaluate “Heart” drafts.
3/17 HW: Finish writing complete “Heart” draft.
Mon/Tue: Conference. Bring 2 hard copies of “Heart” paper.
3/22-23 HW: Revise “Heart” paper; submit to turnitin.com.
Thursday: Turn in hard copy of “Heart” paper (#5).