Journal # 22: Found Poems

Write two poems that you have "found" in any book that is close to you.  You do this by finding random groups of words throughout the book, and arranging them on a page.  The poems do NOT have to make sense.

Journal #21: Your Personal "List"

Zora, the protagonist of "Wonder Woman" of the This American Life episode "Superpowers," makes a list of all the things in life she would like to accomplish.

Make your own list of things you want to learn, accomplish, do, or places you would like to go sometime in your lifetime.  Try to list ten.

Choose one of your items on the list, and elaborate in one paragraph.  5 points.

Journal # 20: Superpowers

If you could choose between the power of flight or the power of invisibility, what would you choose and why?  (1 paragraph, 5 points)

"The Sniper" Literary Response Questions and Journal #19

Classwork for 12/16:  Read "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty.  Please complete the literary response questions on page 217, #s 4, 7, and 8.

Journal #19:  Before or After Narrative of "The Sniper"

Write one paragraph summarizing either what happened before or what happened after the story.  5 points.

"A Country Divided"

Read and take notes on "A Country Divided" in the 9th Grade Literature Text.  Below is a link to the PowerPoint that accompanies the reading.

"A Country Divided" PowerPoint

Point of View and Poe's "Cask of Amontillado"

In your literature textbooks, please read Edgar Allen Poe's "Cask of Amontillado" and answer questions in the book on page 181:  1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12.

Letter to Your Senior Self

Write a letter to your senior-self to be opened on the last day of your senior year.  At least 4 paragraphs, worth 20 points.  Your letters will be placed in an envelope and put away until Senior Breakfast, 3 1/2 years from now.  It will be a wonderful surprise. 

Point of View: Third Person Limited

Read "The Necklace" by Guy De Maupassant, paying close attention to the point of view.  Discussion:  How would the story be different it was focused on the thoughts and feelings of Mathilde's husband instead of Mathilde?

Journal #18: Reflection on the theme of "Thank You, Ma'am"

When you mess up, what makes you learn your lesson? 

(1 paragraph, 5 points)

Journal #17: Sequel to "The Most Dangerous Game"

In one paragraph, summarize the plot of a potential sequel to the story "The Most Dangerous Game." 5 points.