Short Stories, cont., cont.

We are continuing our discussions of short story elements as related to a variety of short stories from the Brown Anthology. This will take us about 2 more weeks to finish this unit.

Wednesday, Dec. 1 - students have a book report due. Please check with your students as to which one they have completed - a historical fiction or one of another choice depending on the class they are in.

Wed. students will also received a new spelling list #2 which also has definitions.

Short Stories, cont.

Friday Nov. 19 - students had a quiz on elements of a short story using The Adventures of the Speckled Band as basis to the quiz.
Monday, Nov. 22 - reviewed the quiz - Some classes went on to read pg. 61 - A Retrieved Reformation by O Henry
Tuesday Nov 23 - quiz on spelling is #1 - assessment on main ideas - discuss pg. 61

Short Stories

We have begun reading short stories and learning about the elements used in creating a story. Student will have a quiz this week on the elements so remind your students to study. We have read the following stories in class 1)Tears of Autumn, 2) Rain, Rain, Go Away, and 3) The Adventures of the Speckled Band. Ask students about what they are reading in class.

Also check with your students about the book report process for 2nd term. All students have a book report due on December 1st. The rest of the books are due on January 11.

Call or email if you have questions.

Mrs. D