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Silent Read 20 min   Cruz - make up Short Story Tests - Scheduled - Dec 3 and 4th. Dec 4th MC Test - 40 Questions. Practice Kahoot Link HERE. Review of   Author's Note Vocab. Into the Wild/ Taiga : Cold, coniferous forests in northern regions. Peregrinations : Wandering journeys or travels. Authorial : Relating to the writer or their work. Enigma : A mystery or something difficult to understand. Asceticism : A lifestyle of severe self-discipline and simplicity. Divergent : Different or varying; straying from a common path. Notes: Re: Intro to Into The Wild -  Note:  In the "Author's Note" section of "Into the Wild," Jon Krakauer references Leo Tolstoy to underscore themes of individualism and the search for meaning . Tolstoy, a renowned Russian author, is known for his deep explorations of morality, spirituality, and the human condition. Krakauer draws parallels between Tolstoy’s life choices, particularly his own asceticism and rejection of materialism, an...

Silent Read 20 Min Review of Syllabus Sample - Teams - Personal Novel Read Assignments - Sample - re: Into the Wild -  Audio Book - Into the Wild. Map Review & Author's Note & Beyond Into the Wild Vocab Author's Note Vocab - To Define. Peregrinations Long journeys or travels, especially those taken on foot. Authorial Related to the author—their style, choices, or point of view in writing. Enigma Something or someone that is mysterious, puzzling, or hard to understand. Asceticism Living a very simple, strict life with little comfort or pleasure, often for spiritual or personal reasons. Divergent Different from what is usual or expected; going in a different direction. 2nd Half - Personal Novel Read Assignments - Teams Final Day to Complete! 

Silent Read 20 min Sign out new novels - renew personal novel read novels. Intro to Into The Wild Into the Wild Pre Reading Worksheet  - To Complete & Discuss

Library - Short Story Unit Test 40 Q MC & Sign Out of 'Into the Wild' Continue & Complete - Personal Novel Read Assignment

Cart # 1 Short Story Unit Test > Teams & Final Class Personal Novel Read Assignments > Teams. Silent Read 15 min  

Silent Read 20 min Cart 3 - Click HERE for   Short Story Review Kahoot  - Independent 1st Half - complete work re: Yellow Wallpaper  Review Reading. Review Min 33-35 Video Excerpt Assessment. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman   Learning Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will: Understand key themes in  The Yellow Wallpaper , including confinement, mental health, and identity. Analyze narrative voice and symbolism through collaborative discussion. 1. Warm-Up: “What’s Behind the Wall?” (10 minutes) In Pairs: Each pair brainstorms what wallpaper might symbolically hide. Prompt: “If wallpaper could hide emotions, secrets, or thoughts, what would be behind it?” Share one idea per pair with the class. Notes:  Charlotte Perkins Gilman – Author Bio  Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860–1935)  was an American writer, feminist, and social reformer known for her powerful works on gender roles, mental health, and the limitations pla...

  Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1892) - lesson today - will likely roll into 1st half double block - Nov 20th. Hand out of -  The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman  - 36 min Reading. Initial Review of Themes For The Piece.

Silent Read 20 min Review - Identities piece from last week - quick review of the piece and themes - dangers of assumptions/stereotypes/bias/prejudice Vocab:  Cul-de-sac Tartan Unkempt Accosted  Review - The Lottery - Theme - the dangers of - silent compliance and normalization of gruel behaviours e.g. post WW2.  Fascism – Definition Fascism is a political ideology that emphasizes: Authoritarian control – power is concentrated in a single leader or ruling party. Nationalism – extreme pride in and devotion to one’s nation, often at the expense of other nations or minority groups. Suppression of opposition – political opponents, independent media, or dissenting voices are often censored, persecuted, or eliminated. Control over society and economy – the state may regulate or dominate industries, culture, and education to serve its goals. Militarism – glorifying war, strength, and obedience to the state. Review & Discussion: Current Events - links...

Attendance. Silent Personal Novel Read 20 min Cart 3 - Library Laptops. Students can work to complete their Teams > Unreliable Narrator Fairy Tales - DUE TODAY!!!! If done - students NEED TO work to complete their Teams > Personal Novel Read Assignment - Due Dec 5th. This will be one of the last class periods to work on this in class - maybe one more - maybe. All done? Students can re-review their short stories to date: Black Cat, The Lottery & Identities.  Reminder: The final short story for this unit will be provided on Monday - November 17th - with our Short Story Unit Test - on Thursday Nov 20th 2025.  Study Time :) 

Attendance  Silent Read Personal Novel Read Books. 20 min  Reminder for students 0 Unreliable Narrator Pieces - Teams - updated deadline - this Friday FYI.  Next piece - Short Stories - hand out Copy of Written Piece  - Identities by WD Valgardson. Copies at the front of the room Listen to the video reading below.  Identities by WD Valgardson  6 min After completion of the viewing/listening of the piece - students to take the following notes in yellow.  Who is W.D. Valgardson?    He is a Canadian writer best known for his short stories, novels, and poetry that often explore  themes of  isolation, identity, and cultural conflict , particularly within  Icelandic-Canadian communities . Who Was W.D. Valgardson? Full Name:  William Dempsey Valgardson Born:  1939, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Heritage:  Icelandic-Canadian Profession:  Writer and professor (University of Victoria) Why Is He Important? Valgardson is b...

 Nov 10 & 11 No Class  PD Nov 10th and Remembrance Day Nov 11

Silent Read 20 min Last 5 min - Megan and Lilou can get Cart 1 - sorry cart 3 was not available class - new sign out sheet for Cart 1 laptops for today after Lottery lesson below will need to be used.  Current Events Review  Coffee shop started to feed SNAP   View and discuss - grassroots movements - the use of social media for good.  "The Lottery"  More Notes: Students to add notes to their Lottery printouts they received last day - extras at front of people needs.  Tone vs. Mood: Tone  = The author's attitude toward the subject (e.g., detached, ironic, ominous) Mood  = The feeling the reader gets from the text (e.g., unease, shock, dread) In "The Lottery," the tone is calm and unemotional, while the mood grows increasingly tense and unsettling. Subtext—what’s not said outright: Characters rarely express fear or disagreement out loud, which shows how deeply normalized the violence is. Their silence and routine actions speak volumes. For example: ...

Monday: Silent Read 20 min  Mon and Tues - Unreliable Narrator Teams Writing Assignment - Black Cat - sample.  Thursday:  Silent Read 20 min  "The Lottery" (1948)  Audio Reading. 36 min. by Shirley Jackson  - handout.  🪓  Lesson Breakdown Day 1: Reading + Tone and Subtext Analysis Hook: Ask students:  Have you ever gone along with something because “it’s always been that way”? Read Aloud or Listen to "The Lottery" (36 min) – Pause to note student reactions at key points (e.g., the first mention of stones, the lottery box, the twist ending). – Encourage annotations focusing on tone shifts, foreshadowing, and diction.  Shirley Hardie Jackson was an American writer known primarily for her works of horror and mystery. Her writing career spanned over two decades, during which she composed six novels, two memoirs, and more than 200 short stories. Why did she write 'The Lottery?'  Shirley Jackson wrote  The Lottery  to explore ...