September 17-21: 10th Grade World Lit

This Week: We will start off this week with a review of short story terms for our Archetype Test on Tuesday. After the test, students will use this week to continue work Hero's Journey Narrative Assignment that are due on Friday, September 21.

After Fall Break, we will begin reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Students should have a copy of the book by October 1 (the Monday after Fall Break). Copies can typically be found at used bookstores for around, or under, $5. If there is a financial issue that prevents you from getting a copy of the book, please let me know and we can make arrangements.

If you have already read Fahrenheit 451 and would like to read 1984 by George Orwell as an independent reading option, please let me know by Wednesday, September 19.

Monday, September 17:

• Review for Archetype Test
• Study Guide
• Comparing Gilgamesh and Don Quixote Chart

Tuesday, September 18:

• Short Story Unit Test
• After Test: Work on Hero's Journey Narratives

Wednesday, September 19:

• Mini-lesson on incorporating dialogue into writing
• PowerPoint
• Handout
• Work on Hero's Journey Narratives

Thursday, September 20:

• Work on Hero's Journey Narratives in the Media Center

Friday, September 21:

• Finish Hero's Journey Narratives in the English Lab
• Hero's Journey Narrative Assignment (DUE TODAY BY 11:59 PM)

Next Week:

Fall Break! Have a wonderful week off! Remember to bring your copy of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (or 1984 by George Orwell) with you to class on Monday, October 1.

Important Dates:

• Tuesday, September 18: Test on Archetypes Unit
• Friday, September 21: Hero's Journey Narrative Assignment DUE
• Monday, October 1: Book check for Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (or 1984 by George Orwell)
• Friday, October 5: Unit 4 Vocab Quiz