So... tell me what you know about Poe.

We have started our background on Edgar Allan Poe and will begin reading many of his short stories and poems starting this week. Keep in mind that the background about Poe is very interesting and gives you some insight about him as an author. Think about the common themes throughout his life. What can you predict will also be common themes throughout his writing? Well, you will soon find out. This week we will read "The Raven". This is probably Poe's most famous work, and if you remember from our discussion in class, he only ever received payment for this poem. It seems like any of you that love the many mystery and suspense tv shows should love this unit. If you want to brush up on your skills, you could watch any of the following shows: CSI, Law & Order, NCIS, Numbers, Bones, Harper's Island, or many more. Bring your observations with you to class for a compare and contrast discussion.

Happy Mysteries!!
Mrs. E :)

The Raven- Edgar Allan Poe

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Get ready!!!

Image via Wikipedia

Start looking around for blogs on the web. See what you find. Consider the following questions as you look around on these blogs:

Does it look good?

Can you find the information that you want to find?

Can you comment on the post?

What does the language look like for the posts and comments?


Get ready... we will be using this blog as an interactive journal for our next unit on mystery. Whoo hoo!

Mrs. E :)

Here comes the ASK 8...

Well everyone, the time has come to start intensifying our practice for the ASK 8 test. Basically this means that we will be practicing many forms of writing and all of the grammar and mechanics that need a review. Look at the following types of writing and think about which ones you are most comfortable with writing:

Persuasive Essay
Speculative Picture Prompt
Explanatory Essay
Poetry Response


Over the next few weeks, be prepared to get your pencils moving and write those essays!!! To get you inspired... or your parents, there is a PowerPoint found on the front page of the GHS website that offers some great tips to get you ready for the test:

click here for the link

Wondering What Everyone Thought...

So, we finished the Night unit. I was wondering what the students thought of the unit. What did you like? What do you think you will remember? What questions are still swimming around in your mind? I am throwing these questions out into the void and awaiting your responses. Let's start a discussion, shall we?