Wednesday

The "Cask of Amontillado" may be a little difficult for some of the 9th graders. There are some big words in this story, but it is a story about revenge which seems to appeal to them. I was a little annoyed with some of the students today because they kept commenting at how hard it was raining. It's as if they've never seen rain before. The substitute finally told them that he was not going to put up with their foolishness. He even reiterated why they are in Options: "You're doing the same things that put you in here in the first place, why continue?" The threat of referrals looms over them today and tomorrow. Unfortunately for some, they will have to stay after tomorrow to finish late work. For homework, I gave them this activity called, "Wall of Revenge," which they have to write down similar protagonists, who also seek revenge, from either books, movies, or television.

The 8th graders worked on their personal narratives which are due Friday. We finished the rest of Charley. One of the girls said she didn't like the movie and that the story was better. I would have to agree with her. But the film was entertaining, and a little risque for the year it was produced. My talker girl was absent the past two days and it was nice because not only was the room quiet, but the rest of the students were able to work with few distractions.