1. October 3 rd : A Knight’s Tale Ending In a half page journal entry, please address the following prompt: How does A Knight’s Tale end? Please describe how you felt about this ending? Was it fitting? Why or why not? What is your review of this story overall? Please be very specific with your answers.

2. Warm-up Create a timeline for A Knight’s Tale.

3. October 7, 2013: Adjustments You have officially finished the first six- weeks of high school. Did you achieve all of the goals you set for yourself? If not, what adjustments are you making to your daily routine so you can be successful?

4. October 8, 2013: Escape Many of us have, at one time or another, wished to be someone else or somewhere else in order to escape an unwanted feeling or situation. Describe a time when you have felt this way.

5. October 9, 2013: Friend Characteristics What three character traits do you look for in a friend? Why are these characteristics important?

6. October 10, 2013: Daydream If you had the opportunity to add another daydream to the story of Walter Mitty, what would it be about? Why?

7. October 11, 2013: Free Write Free Write Friday! Write on a topic of your choice.

8. October 16, 2013: Rituals Think about rituals in which you participate, such as those involving holidays, meals, religious observances, family vacations, sporting events - anything that is repeated and traditional. List your favorite two. Why are they important to you and your family?

9. October 17, 2013: Purpose in “The Lottery” What do you think Shirley Jackson’s purpose was in writing “The Lottery”? *HINT*Think about what she may be trying to tell us about ourselves. Make sure to explain why you believe what you do.

10. October 21 st : Warm-up Please take out your Vocabulary handout. We will begin promptly!!

11. October 22 nd : Warm –up Please take out your Vocabulary handout. We will begin promptly!!

12. October 23 rd, 2013 Vocabulary Test! Get your words out and study!