The Power of Myth / Intro to "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allen Poe

Grade 12

• Read example college app essay accepted by Cornel University, discussed elements that make it a successful essay: humor, novel theme, clear and concise sentence structure and expression.
• Began viewing, and taking notes from, episode 1 of  "Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth; The Hero's Adventure." Discuss as needed.
• Reminder: group A journals due on Tuesday.
• Practice college app essay #2 due Tuesday.

Grade 10

• Journal: Write about a time when you were frightened. Describe it in detail.
• Finish outline for "Soft Rains."
• Intro "The Masque of the Red Death." Read and annotate the first two paragraphs focusing on tone and setting.
• HW: Study first 8 vocabulary words.