Category Archives: Short Story Unit

Today we reviewed “The Interlopers” work and started the story “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry. Homework for advanced is page 129 1-9, questions and answers. I also gave progress reports to 4th, 5th, and 6th.  Please sign … Continue reading →

Today in class we read Frank Stockton’s “The Lady or the Tiger?”  Homework is to write the questions as well as the answers on page 20 of your literature book.  Third period did not finish the reading in class, so … Continue reading →

Today, the students had a 35 question multiple choice test on the last four short stories that we read.  I already have 2nd and 3rd period’s tests in STI, as well as many of their folder check grades.  I’m attempting … Continue reading →

Today we are reviewing for the test tomorrow using the Eggspert and a homemade Jeopardy board. We are having a great time. I have to say, Dixon A. in fourth period really did an outstanding job during the game! He … Continue reading →

Read O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi” on pages 123-128 in your literature book. Answer 1-9 on page 129. Short answer is okay.   Review game on short stories on Tuesday, test on Wednesday (folder due as well) Need … Continue reading →

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We read Saki’s short story  “The Interlopers” in class today. If you are at home sick, please read it either in your literature book or here.  If you are an auditory learner, listen to the short story here. Write short … Continue reading →