The Monkey's Paw by W. W. Jacobs

Here are the Power Points files used to take notes as we read this short story.  These notes cover important literary terms that will be used on an upcoming quiz.  Also available are worksheets passed out in class.  You can access an online version of the entire short story by clicking on the title above. 

monkeys_paw_reading_notes_ppt.ppt
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monkeys_paw_worksheet.doc
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Contents of a Dead Man's Pockets

Here are the Power Point files used to introduce this short story. 
These notes cover important literary terms that will be on an
upcoming quiz.  Also available are worksheets passed out in class.  One worksheet was completed as we read the story, the second was for after the story was read.

contents_of_the_dead_mans_post_read_ws.doc
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contents_of_a_dead_mans_pockets_reading_questions.doc
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plotstructure.ppt
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characterization.ppt
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The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe

Check out the entire story online through the link above.  Look at the group assignments and worksheets by downloading the file below.

the_masque_of_the_red_death_-_worksheets.doc
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After our group presentations, pick one of the following two assignments and bring it completed by Wednesday, 9/7. (1) Letter assignment or (2) Questions related to story.

masque_red_death_letter_assignment.doc
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masque_of_red_death_questions.doc
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