Archetypes in Fantasy and Science Fiction

Courageous Heroes Unit

...And it begins.

Beginning October 17th, we will be investigating what it means to be a hero. What traits does a hero need to make an impact in society? Are our heroes really heroic?

This is going to be a fun unit, so stay tuned!

Hunger Games

Happy Hunger Games!
For Monday, we will be writing an expository essay where you will take a position on which version of the story is a truer version of dystopia.

In order to write on a subject, you might want to immerse yourself in the topic. I have included some links to get you started.

What are the responsibilities of a movie director? http://www.creativeskillset.org/film/jobs/direction/article_3880_1.asp

What is a "reaping?" What does it mean to "reap?"

Well, the reaping is an invented term used by Shirley Jackson in a great short story titled "The Lottery." You should read it!

2.gather crop: to cut and gather a crop, especially a grain crop, from the land where it is growing


http://sites.middlebury.edu/individualandthesociety/files/2010/09/jackson_lottery.pdf

War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzC3Fg_rRJM&feature=related

Click the link above to hear the original 1938 broadcast that started all the hysteria. Would you have believed this if you heard this broadcast in 1938?

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Week of September 3rd: Reminders

Weekly Reminders:

1. Write to Learn fees were due last Friday. Please submit your fees as soon as possible. Partial payments will be accepted.

2. Spelling Packet: Unexpected Consonant Spellings due Wednesday.

3. Word Quiz on Friday

4. Science Social on Friday. All classes will be shortened to accomodate social

5. Cyberbullies Beware: Internet Safety presentation in class Wednesday.