Happy Halloween!

Middle School & High School may wear costumes that are school appropriate and do not cover the face.

9-12 English -Vocab 13-14 due//quizlet, spelling test: Take home vocab test
Turn in questions on   "Three Skeleton Key"


Writing Assignment:

•Write a story that shows suspense.

•Chose a title that grabs the audience.

•Make your first sentence hook the reader – ask a question, make a powerful statement, create an exclamation

•Use vivid specific language – nouns, verbs, adjectives

Write with a purpose - what emotion or feeling are you trying to convey?

¨ Challenge “The Fall of the House of Usher”

¨ Pages 473-494

¨ What is the mood of the story?

¨ Who is the narrator – first person or third person?

¨ Descriptions – house, Usher’s appearance-

9-11 US History - 9-12 History  Complete Reading Guide 15.4
Wednesday in class: research on  Andrew Carnegie and Bill Gates - compare them as businessmen and philanthropists


 6-8 English:
Complete  3 pages vocab
Tomorrow - Halloween Activities
We will continue writing your suspenseful story.
 


 6-8 History: Complete  3.4 Reading Guide