January 12, 2010 (Day 1)

Block B (1-2) English 9

We discussed the steps involved in analyzing short stories for structure. To be continued next class.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the Freytag's pyramid for "The Carved Table"

Block A (1-1) English 9

We discussed the steps involved in analyzing short stories for structure. To be continued next class.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete the Freytag's pyramid for "The Child Who Loved Roads"

Block D (1-4) Socials 10

You had today's class to work on your Red River plays. Remember, you need to incorporate all seven of the Major Players discussed last week.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Continue to work on plays. You will have one more work period on this. Good copies will be due on Monday.

Block C (1-3) English 11

We discussed PATHOS appeal in depth and in relation to Penn Jillette's essay. We took a look at possible speech topics.

FOR NEXT CLASS: Complete your analysis of Jillette's essay in terms of PATHOS. Identify the strongest appeal in an argument to be made on the list of Editorial Topics.