Read and Respond to The Story Behind The Cask.

Goals: Read and respond to an article about "Cask of Amontillado" then catch up on other work. 

Agenda: 

Read

Read and respond to The Story Behind the Cask

Catch up on other work if needed

The Story Behind The Cask:

It is possible Poe had some inspiration for his famous tale. 

1. Read and respond to the article linked HERE. 
2. Remember to put your response in your English Journal. 

Finished? 

1. Got a new book lately? Check it out HERE. 
2. Check your English Journal. Have you finished your paragraph from 2/28 about "Cask of Amontillado?"
3. Write another body paragraph for your Poe/Laughton Essay. 
4. Read your book. 

Reminders: 

1. Your PARAGRAPH in your English Journal about irony and mood in "Cask..." is due today. 
2. Finish reading book #8 by Monday or Tuesday. We will write the review in class. 
3. make sure your EJ is caught up. We will self-score on 3/14. 
4. Draft of Poe/Laughton essay is due before school on 3/19. Draft grades don't get regrades. Be ready for your writing group. 

Note: Mrs. R is at an English teacher conference today learning (finally) how to be a better English teacher.