This Week: March 9-13

Monday, March 9:
Genres of Literature: Review of Haiku and Limerick, discuss and read sonnets; discuss science fiction (big questions and how to identify)
Homework: None

Tuesday, March 10:
Genres of Literature: review sonnet, Discuss and read fables and a Greek Myth
Read fables and view online fables
Homework: Write your own sonnet. Choose either the Petrarchan sonnet rhyme scheme or the Shakespearean rhyme scheme. (remember, 14 lines on the subject of love!)

Wednesday, March 11:
Genres of Literature: Read Narrative Poetry and a Ballad; discuss Epics
Compare Fantasy, Realistic Fiction, and Historical Fiction
Give out study guide information
Homework: Begin studying for final exam. Parents, the genres of literature vocabulary needs to be studied heavily!

Thursday, March 12:
Review for Final Exam
Review Bingo Game

Friday, March 13:
3rd Nine Weeks Final Exam