1. Mon., Nov Eng. 10-A
WOTD: disconsolate
Starter
So far, which of the Gothic Lit short stories intrigued you the most? Why? (2-3 sentences)
Homework
Study for Short Story Test on Wed., Dec. 3rd
AGENDA
Collect late Argumentative Essays (w/ rubric, brainstorm, & bonus)
Absent for your presentation? SEE ME TODAY!
Group Presentations
Check your grade – Anything missing
MUST be submitted by this Wed.

2. Mon., Nov. 24 - Eng. 10 Starter Discuss this week’s TO DO LIST!
WOTD: disconsolate
Starter
Discuss this week’s TO DO LIST!
Homework
Final Draft of Argumentative Writing Paragraphs due on or before Wed., Nov. 26 (w/ rubric & rough copy)
AGENDA
Read, analyze & interpret “The Raven”
Complete activities in your CCA Workbook
Watch “The Simpsons” version
Check your grade – Anything missing
MUST be submitted by this Wed.

4. Tues., Nov Eng. 10-A
WOTD: noxious
Starter
Brainstorm an idea for a Gothic short story of your own. What would the protagonist & antagonist be like? What fear would you choose to center your story around? What lesson might your story teach? (Make a web to show your ideas.)
Homework
Study for Short Story Test on Wed., Dec. 3rd
AGENDA
Collect late Argumentative Essays (w/ rubric, brainstorm, & bonus)
Absent for your presentation? SEE ME TODAY!
Group Presentations
Check your grade – Anything missing
MUST be submitted by TOMORROW
Please bring your COMMON CORE
ASSESSEMENT WORKBOOK on Thur., Dec. 4th

5. Test Breakdown & Constructed-Response Prompt
#s Presentation Questions from study guide+
(3 or 4 questions about each of the six stories)
#s Questions about your specific story
#s Constructed-Response (Open note; open story)
Choose two of the stories from the Gothic Literature Short Story Unit (preferably your own and one other). In the graphic organizer, compare and contrast their storylines as well as the Gothic Characteristics included by each of the authors. Then, pre-write about which fear each story focused on and which story did a better job at instilling fear into the reader and HOW. Lastly, write a one-paragraph response on your own paper discussing each of those traits in order to demonstrate your opinions while backing them up with text evidence.

6. Tues., Nov Eng. 10
WOTD: noxious
Starter
Silently read the essay on pgs “ Poe’s Process”
Homework
Final Draft of Argumentative Writing Paragraphs due on or before TOMORROW (w/ rubric & rough copy)
AGENDA
Read, analyze & interpret “The Raven”
Complete activities in your CCA Workbook pgs
Watch “The Simpsons” version
Check your grade – Anything missing
MUST be submitted by TOMORROW!

8. Wed., Nov Eng. 10-A
Starter
Write down a question you have about one of the short stories in particular (not your OWN). Find someone in that story’s group to answer it and record the answer.
Homework
Study for Short Story Test on Wed., Dec. 3rd
AGENDA
Collect late Argumentative Essays
Last Group Presentation
Please bring your COMMON CORE
ASSESSEMENT WORKBOOK
on Thur., Dec. 4th
WOTD: NONE 

9. CHRISTMAS DOOR DECORATING CONTEST
• Wednesday, December 3rd through Thursday, December 11th = the days for doors to be decorated
• Doors judged on Friday, December 12th
1st period students and teachers
will decide their theme and are
responsible for their own supplies
to decorate their door.
1st prize: Donuts and juice
2nd prize: Candy

10. Wed., Nov Eng. 10
Starter
Submit Final Drafts: Argumentative Body Paragraphs w/ rubric & rough copy
Homework
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break! 
AGENDA
Watch “Sorry, Right Number”
No paragraph = No movie 
WOTD: NONE 