First and sixth periods began an odd week of overlapping units: we’ll still work on some of the materials for the persuasive essay, but we’ll also be working from the other end on a short stories unit. Today, we began said unit by reading one of the greatest horror stories of all time, “The Tell-Tale Heart.”

Second and sixth periods began one of the most memorable selections of the year, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Additionally, the ad for the propaganda project is due tomorrow.

Seventh period finished up the lesson on conflict type and began the final lessons in the short story unit. We’re looking at inferences and theme.

Homework

• First and sixth periods: work on persuasive essay.
• Second and fourth periods:
• complete chapters 1-4 in Mockingbird;
• work on the study guide for Mockingbird (you might need to print it out);
• finish any of the propaganda work from Friday not completed (You’re getting some slack cut here, ladies and gentlemen!);
• find an ad for the propaganda project (if you haven’t already).
• Seventh period: none.