Eng 112 - Re-read Shirley Jackson's The Lottery and complete a detailed plotline to pass in tomorrow. Eng 111 - Your article of the week has been assigned

Journalism 120 - All pairs should be working on their article for the class website http://dt16community.nbed.nb.ca/blogs/tommietalk/ the deadline on these articles is Friday, this week. Don't forget to include a feature image to go along with your article!   Eng 112 - Assigned yesterday, due Wednesday, Oct. 2nd. Organize your details from the stories. You are to write a 5 paragraph essay on the similarities between Edgar Allen Poe’s three stories: “Tell-Tale Heart”,  “The Black Cat” and “Cask of Amontillado”.   In order to discuss how these three stories are similar, feel free to use the following suggestions: -          Use direct examples from the stories (description, plot similarities, characters etc.) -          Use direct quotations from any of the three stories -          Compare Poe’s writing style. Examples may include his use of foreshadowing, suspense, irony, atmosphere, point of view, symbolism, etc.   Evaluation: Introduction - Provide a clear thesis statement, presented in an original way. Remember: a thesis statement clearly states the  purpose of the essay. Body      -        There should be 3 separate paragraphs which compare specific elements of the two stories. Possible paragraph ideas are: -          A paragraph on plot similarities. -          A  paragraph on Poe’s writing style the types of figures of speech he uses -          A paragraph on Poe’s use of figurative language (suspense, foreshadowing, atmosphere -          A paragraph which includes contrasts (differences) can be used as well. -          you should be able to support your comparisons using quotes or direct examples from the stories. Conclusion - Give a restatement of the original purpose. It helps to mention the points covered in the body of the essay and tie up remaining loose ends. (ask yourself: have I accomplished what I had originally intended when I started writing? Have I met my objectives stated in the purpose?).    

Eng 112 - Finish the worksheet on Cask of Amontillado. If you did not pass in your completed plotline, finish that as well. Eng 111 - Article of the week due tomorrow. Complete all work for Act 2 - creative extensions are due on Wednesday!

Eng 112 - Complete the 11 questions on Poe's The Black Cat using specific quotes in your answer to support your claims. Eng 111 - Today creative extensions on MacBeth Act 1 were presented in class.

Eng 112 - Compete your reading on Poe's The Black Cat and create a detailed plotline to pass in tomorrow. Eng 111 - Creative extensions for Act 1 of MacBeth are due tomorrow!

Eng 111 - Finish all questions for Act 1 and look over the attached creative extension sheet. We'll discuss these in more detail on Monday. Have a great weekend.