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The Short Story and all it's magic. . . 

  • "Oranges" By Gary Soto -This is a poem that goes nicely with "Broken Chain."
  • ​"Broken Chain" by Gary Soto - Our first short story for the school year-- a really sweet story about first dates and the spark of new love.
  • Here is a link to review plot line if you forgot .
  • Here is the link to the video on static versus dynamic characters too!
  • "Raymonds Run" by Toni Cade Bambara 
  • "Raymond's Run" - audio files

Gothic Stories.

Below to the left is a  short video on the birth and elements in Gothic horror.  To the right is a great 8 minute lecture on elements within Gothic stories. Enjoy!

Literary Analysis Study:
Select either Edgar Allan Poe or Ray Bradbury.  Analyze at least two works of literature and how each other makes use of devices and style within their work.
Ray Bradbury:
  • Here is a bio on Ray Bradbury: vimeo.com/47986980
  • "There Will Come Soft Rains" 
  • "The Pedestrian" 
  • "All Summer in a Day"







Edgar Allan Poe
  • "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
  • Here is a link to some analysis of "The Tell-Tale Heart"
  • "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
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