1. Introduction to Short Fiction
2. Elements of Plot, Conflict (PowerPoint)
- Practice: "Jack and the Beanstalk"
3. Vocabulary List:
- bonny - discreet - champing - pram - obscure - successive - drapery - iridescent - overwrought - sullen
(QUIZ Friday, February 3rd)
4. In-Class Writing Sample: Respond to "Contrary to popular belief, the chicken had A LOT of reasons to cross the road. List at least 5 reasons."
5. Bring a silent reading book for Monday, February 6th
6. Hand in signed course outline
Comm 11
1. Introduction to Short Fiction
2. Elements of Plot, Conflict (PowerPoint)
- Practice:
3. Vocabulary List:
- demented - obscuring - sombre (also spelled "somber") - diffused - foreboding - apprehensive - fretful - disdain - effaced - distraught
(QUIZ Friday, February 3rd)
4. "The Lamp at Noon" by Sinclair RossThe Lamp At Noon (full-text)
5. Bring a silent reading book for Monday, February 6th
6. Hand in signed course outline
Eng10E
1. Introduction to Short Fiction
2. Elements of Plot, Conflict (PowerPoint)
3. Vocabulary List:
- panhandled - appalled - obscene - dependent - vagrancy - seize - neutral - tempestuous - obstinacy - bizarre
(QUIZ Friday, February 3rd)
4. "The Kindness of Strangers" by Martha Brooks
Answer the following questions (aim for 5 sentences in each answer):
- What type of conflict is evident in this story?
- What do you think will happen to Laker?
5. Bring a silent reading book for Monday, February 6th
6. Hand in signed course outline
Eng12L
1. Introductions/Expectations
2. Hand back work
3. Writing Sample
