Objective: The main objective this quarter is to focus on the mystery novel.
Students will deal with suspense, irony, and the element of surprise.
Students will also learn the research paper process to prepare them for the
research paper.
Monday March 16 Movie ...
Tue. March 17 .... same as above
Wed. March 18 .... Movie
Thur. March 19 ... Movie
Friday March 20 TBA A day
Monday March 23 We will have a research paper review and participation
exercise. MLA documentation, citing sources, proper credit. Students will
begin reading Witness for the Prosecution. Reading with NOTES is required for
ALL short stories.
MAJOR DATES LISTED BELOW!
Tue. March 24 Night paper is due for B day students. Stanford 9 will be given
today.
Wed. March 25 The Stanford 9 will be given today.
Thurs. March 26 The Stanford 9 will be given today.
Fri. March 27 The Stanford 9 will be given today.
Mon. March 30 Night paper is due for A day students. The Stanford 9 will be
given today.
Tue. March 31 Research paper procedures as listed March 23 and Agatha C.
Wed. April 1 Stanford 9 will be given today.
Thurs. April 2 Agatha C. Work on agatha christie is due today. See the first
story for details.
Fri. April 3 Agatha C.
Monday April 6-17 Spring Break!
SEE BELOW FOR SCHEDULED READINGS!.........
Listed below are the Agatha Christie story assignments for 4th quarter and
DUE DATES.
1. Witness for the Prosecution pp.1-29
Write a surprise ending for this story ....You must first do a story map for
the reading, at home. The discussion on this story will be April 2 and April
3, and the paper is due at that time. The paper must be 350 words. Use 5
vocabulary words and 5 transitions you have learned this year.
2. The Red Signal pp. 31-57
Write a prequel for this story .... You must first do a story map. The paper
must be 300 words. Use 5 vocabulary words and 5 transitions in your writing.
The discussion on this story is April 20 or April 21 and the paper is due.
3. Where There's a Will pp. 107-126
Write a sequel for this story ... Make a 10 point graphic organizer. Write a
300 word sequel. Use 5 vocabulary words and 5 transitions in your writing.
The discussion on this story is April 22 and 23. The paper is due April 27
and 28.
4. S.O.S pp. 83-105
Write a companion Mystery story .... Make a 10 point graphic organizer. Write
a 300 word mystery. Use 5 vocabulary words and 5 transitions in your writing.
The discussion on this story is April 29 and 30. This paper is due May 4 and
5.
5. The fourth Man pp. 59-81
Write a surprise ending for this story ... You must first do a story map. The
paper must be 350 words. Use 5 vocabulary words and 5 transitions in your
writing. The discussion on this story is May 4 and 5. The paper is due May
7 and 11.
6. Accident pp. 235-247
Write a prequel for this story ... You must first do a story map.
The discussion on this story is May 13 and 14, with notes. The story map is
due May 18 and 19. This is a class participation grade.
7. Mystery of the Blue Jar pp. 127-152
Write a similar story .... You must do a story map. The discussion on this
story is May 20 and 21, with notes. The story map is due May 27 and 28. This
is a class participation grade.
May 25 Memorial Day .... No school
June 1-3 Final exams
