Classic Authors Unit: Ernest Hemingway, "The Killers"

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21:

• Introduction to New Unit
• Final Project TBA, analyzing a classic short story
• Ernest Hemingway's "The Killers"
• Background on 1920s Chicago
• Read Story
• Complete Discussion Questions
• Watch movie version of scene

HOMEWORK

• Final Draft of Horror Story Due Tuesday March 5

Horror and Suspense Unit: Thriller, C3 summative

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19:

• C3 Summative Assignment
• Breaking down the horror genre with "Thriller"
• Breaking Down Lyrics
• Music Video Link
• Assignment Link
• When finished, swap rough drafts with a partner and discuss/provide feedback

HOMEWORK

• Final Draft of Horror Story Due March 5

Horror and Suspense: Horror Villains

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15:

• What is a Villain?
• On Board: Post examples of villains that you know from movies, TV, books, etc.
• What makes a good villain? (Create list)
• Villain Profile Activity
• Whatever time is left, work on your Horror Short Story Rough Draft - DUE TODAY!!

HOMEWORK

• Short Horror Story - Rough Draft DUE TODAY!!!

Horror and Suspense Unit: Setting Stories

AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13:

• Horror Stories - Setting Examples
• "This New Old House"
• "They Got the Definition Wrong"
• Writing Exercise
• Write a 1-2 paragraph short story based on a photograph
• Link to Photos
• Share Stories

HOMEWORK:

• Short Horror Story Rough Draft Due FRIDAY

Horror and Suspense Unit: Screening Day (Cont.)

AGENDA FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11:

• Screenings (Complete Film Guide Sheet)
• The Devil's Castle (1896), The first-ever horror movie!
• Salt (2017)
• Finish Nightmare at 20,000 Feet (1963)
• Share Film Guide Sheet Answers
• Work on Short Horror Stories, Rough Draft (DUE FRIDAY)

HOMEWORK

• Short Horror Story Rough Draft Due FRIDAY

Horror and Suspense Unit: Screening Day

AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7:

• Screenings (Complete Film Guide Sheet)
• Quitters Inc. (~35 mins)
• Lights Out (3 mins)
• Nightmare at 20,000 Feet (30 mins)
• Remaining Time: Work on Horror Story Rough Draft

HOMEWORK:

• Rough Draft for Horror Story Due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Horror and Suspense Unit - Quitters Inc. (Cont.)

AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5:

• Complete "Quitters Inc." Story
• Go Over Horror Story Instructions (on Google Classroom)
• Start Writing Horror Story Rough Draft

HOMEWORK

• Rough Draft for Horror Story Due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15

Horror and Suspense Unit - Quitters Inc.

AGENDA FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1:

• Quitters Inc. Prereading Questions
• Read Quitters Inc. (1/2)
• Continue Work on "How to Write Your Own Short Story" Sheet

HOMEWORK

• Complete "How to Write Your Own Short Story" Sheet for Tuesday