Class 2 and 3A:
Mrs. Johns has rearranged the schedule a bit for the readings. The next required reading is "Rules of the Game" from The Joy-Luck Club by Amy Tan, and it needs to be read by Thursday. "Speaking of Courage", by Tim O'Brien, along with the first two parts of Fahrenheit 451, needs to be read by the time you return from Winter Break.

Class 3A:
The "Training Wheels" Essay Revision worksheet needs to be completed by Thursday as well.

There is an in-class essay exam on Monday, 12/7 [A day + 2nd period]

Prepare for a prompt pertaining to either of the following:

Approach A: I may ask you to compare/contrast two stories that are adjoining literary periods and show how the stories have some similar elements, but also possess elements that are related to a specific period. You will want to consider the following concepts: focus on external vs. internal events, the search for meaning vs. the acceptance of meaninglessness, the use of concrete vs. abstract details/imagery in the stories, etc.

Approach B: I may ask you to consider the use of irony in at least two stories to achieve a specific effect, such as development of characterization, setting, or even theme or meaning. I may ask you to connect that use of irony to the literary period from which the story comes, so be prepared for that eventuality. Think in terms of what role irony may play in revealing the values of the literacy period.

Study for your Vocab IV Test tomorrow, 12/1 [A day + 2nd period]

Study on Quizlet - http://quizlet.com/8108454/sat-vocab-iv-words-definitions-flash-cards/

1. Complete the Into the Wild analysis sheet. Due 9/28 [A day] and 9/27 [B day]