First and sixth periods worked on transitions in the Schaffer model, specifically the use of transitions with concrete details. We examined the role transitions play — they show relationships — and use that information to help us determine appropriate transitions for the ballad essay we’re completing.

Second and fourth periods finished act one from Romeo and Juliet, looking at the use of imagery of light and darkness to describe things in scene five. The act one quiz will be Friday.

Seventh period began putting to practice what we’ve been seeing Gary Paulsen use in Hatchet, namely the use of sensory details.

Homework

• First and sixth seventh periods: none.
• Second and fourth periods: read the prologue and first scene from act two.
• Seventh period: read chapters eight and nine from Hatchet.