Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Seniors - Answer the following questions on a piece of looseleaf. You will need to turn them in tomorrow.

1. What are two questions you would like to explore in our unit on horror? Consider what interests you about this genre. Here are two examples:

How do artists evoke fear and disgust in their audiences? How does horror build suspense?

2. In this unit, I would like to work on (see this list below for specific skills or add your own) :
Reading Skills
Writing Skills
Discussion Skills
  • Challenging the text

  • Reading for literary elements

  • Analyzing word choice

  • Reading as a writer (trying new things in my writing based on what I read)

  • Reading to write literary essays  
  • Personal narrative/fiction writing

  • Writing organized and clear literary essays

  • Using more academic language

  • Turning discussion into writing

  • Writing for my peers in commentaries online
  • Asking good questions

  • Building on other people’s points

  • Referencing the text

  • Listening and taking notes

  • Incorporating theory

  • Leading discussions

3. Possible Projects and/or Papers, including creative options:




4. Text recommendations: Books, stories, film clips, song lyrics articles etc.


AP Language -

1. Complete your paper and assess your own work using the checklist here: Checklist. Must be printed tomorrow and ready to hand in with completed checklist at the beginning of class.
2. Complete Multiple Choice Error Log to turn in tomorrow.


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