Cask of Amontillado

List and explain at least 4 elements of horror that are present in the animated version of Poe's classic short story "The Cask of Amontillado"

Summertime on Icarus-journal

Write a diary entry, imagining yourself to have experienced the day before a situation in which you were certain you were about to die. Which thingsdo you see differently as a result of the experience? In what way? What do your written choices of events or people tell you about what is important in your life now?

Journal-Sci Fi

Write a commentary including the following:

• Reaction to each of the 3 Science Fiction stories we have read
• Explain their relevance to you and our society
• Give an example of a sci-fi story/film that you feel has relevance to the world today

Essay

We are currently working on the following essay:

Essay-50pts
Using the case you researched and Chronicle of a Death Foretold, you are to write a comparison essay. You are to write an essay examining the themes that are present in both the novel and the case you researched, and explain the relevance. In other words, why does the author bring these issues out in his novel and why are they important?

Intro
Thesis-state the relevant themes/issues in both and their importance

Example 1
Case issue
Novel issue
Relevance/importance

Example 2
Case issue
Novel issue
Relevance/importance

Conclusion
Major lessons taught from both

Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Students completed the following assignment and continued with their PhotoStory projects:

Chronicle of a Death Foretold-pgs 114-120

How does Placida Linera unknowingly contribute to Santiago’s murder?

Explain the line “They didn’t hear the shouts of the whole town, frightened by its own crime.”

Why doesn’t Santiago fall to the ground during the murder? What is he holding after the twins finish stabbing him?

Why do you think the author chose to end the novel this way? Explain.