Oct. 1 - 5: Short Stories

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Homework: Complete the following online student information form (6 marks)  
QUIZ (33 marks) Fri. Oct. 5: Short story unit - plot diagram; terms; 3 paragraphs

Fri. Oct. 5 - Short Story Unit Quiz
- Short Story Unit Quiz (33 marks) *** hand-written notes must be given to Mrs. H. before your class starts if you want to use them for the paragraph section.
- Start work on the Louis Riel historical poetry assignment. Answers must be in complete sentences.

• On February 17th, 2009 the Canadian Press reported that Louis Riel's final poems had been made public for the first time. Read the story and watch the video to learn more. Complete the questions (under the Assignments and Handouts heading in the right margin).

Thurs. Oct. 4 - Quiz Review
 - Review the Interactive Short Story Unit to prepare for the quiz tomorrow. Be sure to cover the elements/components of the short story and all terminology.
- Use the same web site to listen to and read "Never" by H. E. Bates on p. 120 of Inside Stories II.

- Complete terminology notes using the long sheet handout.

**Hand in story notes TODAY for test paragraph writing.

Block D - Peer Editing
- Today, we'll review the purpose of peer editing and practice editing first draft paragraphs from other classes.
 
Wed. Oct. 3 - The Tell-Tale Heart 
- We will be watching Edgar Allan Poe's biography. 
- Today we're reading the classic gothic horror, The Tell-Tale Heart, by Edgar Allan Poe.
 
Tues. Oct. 2 - Forgiveness in Families
- "Forgiveness in Families" was written by Canadian author Alice Munro. Munro is considered one of the world's best short story writers.
- Munro won the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2009. It is the biggest international award for short story writing.
- Read the story on p. 93 and complete notes on the terms from the  handout. 

Mon. Oct. 1 - North End Faust 
Today, we're reading "North End Faust" by Ed Kleiman
The title of the short story "North End Faust" contains a double allusion. These two allusions relate to the main character's place of residence in Winnipeg and to his faustian behavior as a university psychology professor. See the definition of faustian.
- Read the story and complete the terminology notes according to the long sheet instructions.
Block B - Peer Editing
- Today, we'll review the purpose of peer editing and practice editing first draft paragraphs from other classes.