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