Well, that changes everything...

Today we continued our discussion of Frankenstein as a whole class and then broke into groups to write and talk about these questions. We were going to present these tomorrow, but that is obviously not going to happen, so we'll pick it up next year.

• Study guides and the pressure comp will now be due January 9th.
• Please check your email over break so you will know which book you need to get for literature circles.

Have a great break!

Frank, in Ernest

We began the period with a second quiz on the novel and then started a wide-ranging discussion. More tomorrow.

Prometheus & Lit Circle Prep

We began the period with some discussion of the other title of Frankenstein: The Modern Prometheus. And then we wrapped up the day with three quick books talks and then students ranked their preferred literature circle novels in order (see below). If you were absent, check out the Amazon reviews of As I Lay Dying, Beloved, and Ceremony. and let me know your preferences as soon as possible, so I can make groups and let you know what you are reading.

Why is the Creature Creepy?

Today we watched this video:

Then we applied the concepts to an excerpt from Frankenstein.

Frankenstein & Some Poems

We started with a quick quiz and some discussion of the novel, followed by a wrap up on those Romantic poems we were looking at. Be sure to get the presentations turned in at Classroom!

Poems and Presentations

We began the day with partners, finishing up the poem work from yesterday. Students spent the second half of the period presenting their poems to each other.

Some Romantic Poetry: Day 1

Today we reviewed the central concepts of the Romantic era and the Gothic. Then we applied those concepts to some poetry.

Frankenstein, Walton, & The Gothic

Today we opened with a discussion of Walton's letters and then transitioned to some discussion of the Gothic, watching this video and taking some notes.

POL & The Romantics

Today, we wrapped up Poetry Out Loud with a few final presentations and then moved on to the Romantics and Frankenstein.

Poetry Out Loud, Day 3

Today, we nearly finished round two!

Tuesday & Wednesday: Poetry Out Loud

On these days, students began presenting the poems they have been working on for the past two weeks. We did the first round and started the second. We'll wrap up the project tomorrow.

Wrap Up Day

After a bit more recitation practice in pairs, students had the period to wrap up their written poetry work. Recitations begin Tuesday!