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What we're reading this quarter:Short stories (a selection from the following): The Most Dangerous Game, The Necklace, The Gift of the Magi, The Monkey's Paw, The Scarlet Ibis, various Urban Legends, A Sound of Thunder, selected ghost stories; Of Mice and Men
Essential questions: What is our strength?How do we find our strength? Can a terrible situation bring about a positive outcome? Can fear make us see more clearly? Do we need other people?
The Most Dangerous Game (click here for the online story)
The Open Window (click here for online story)
The Scarlet Ibis by James Hurst (click here for the full online text)
The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs (click here for the full online text)
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Saugus Ghost Story ContestThis quarter's contest is to write a ghost story!
Submit your story to [email protected] in .pdf format. Winners will be announced on Halloween! In 2103 my students took 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in this contest! In 2012, two of my students won first and third place in this national contest. In 2011, BWHS students had 3 winners. DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING: Make sure your paper has your name, our school, and your grade on it. Next, Save your file as a "pdf" document, and then attach it in an email to [email protected] . Make sure to put Ghost Story Contest in the subject line and to cc:[email protected]! ANALYZING FICTION
click here for some helpful suggestions on reading fiction
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