English II at the Mount

Read "The Masque of the Red Death" (textbook pg. 495) and be ready for a reading quiz.

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Create a colorful visual representation of the seven chambers in Prince Prospero's palace in "The Masque of the Red Death" (textbook page 495).  For each chamber, label:

1. The color (with the page number where you found this information)
2. The contents of that room (with page number)
3. Any vivid imagery associated with the room itself or any actions which take place inside of the room (with page numbers)
4. Any connotation, significance, meaning, or connection you can think of for that color/r...
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#1. Complete the blog assignment found at the following link:

http://englishii.yolasite.com/class-blog/due-28-31-october-blog-assignment-everyone-

#2. Finish the diction chart for "The Raven" which we began working on in class.  Include a meaningful discussion of at least six (6) words.

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1. There will be a quiz on Unit III vocab next class.  This quiz will NOT contain any grammar -- just the words!

2. Please read Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" (textbook pg. 495) and create a diction chart like the one we did for "The Raven."

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Finish reading "Lamb to the Slaughter" and be prepared for a reading quiz!

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In honor of Halloween, our blog assignment for next class is inspired by the work of Edward Gorey, an amazing American illustrator and author noted for his use of the macabre, which is a type of art with a dark, grim atmosphere that often deals with death and decay... think Edgar Allan Poe, Tim Burton's The Night Before Christmas and Corpse Bride, etc.

Gorey wrote and illustrated a "children's" book called The Gashlycrumb Tinies, about twenty-six children (one for each letter of the alp...
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Everyone: Read the short story "Lamb to the Slaughter," by Roald Dahl (textbook page 379).  You may (or may not) be quizzed on the contents of the story next class.

Geats: Please remember that your persuasive essays are due in class on Wednesday, October 26th!

Enjoy Fall Break!

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Please note that the assignments vary by section, again!

Everyone: There is going to be a character analysis assessment next class.  Please bring your textbooks to class.

Danes: 1) Persuasive essays now due Thursday, the 20th; 2) Unit III Vocab flashcards... word on one side, definition + an illustration on the flip side
Geats: 1) Persuasive essays are due on Tuesday, the 25th; 2) Finish "Harrison Bergeron" character organizer
Ylfings: 1) Persuasive essays are due on Thursday, the 20th

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Apologies, guys... I forgot to post this on Friday.  The homework today varies by section, so please pay close attention!

Danes: Persuasive essays due Tuesday.
Geats: Vocab flashcards for Unit III -- word on one side, definition and an illustration on the backside
Ylfings: STEAL poster (see previous post for details)

Waegmundings: None
Volsungs: Persuasive essays due Wednesday
Scyldings: Vocab flashcards for Unit III -- word on one side, definition and an illustration on the backside
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