We reviewed Faulkner's writing as multi-layered with a dark undertone, like the writing of Edgar Allen Poe. We then reviewed and had spelling and vocabulary quizzes from F. Scott Fitzgerald's writing.

We are working on the analysis of literature, why we read, how we write about literature and its terminology necessary to grasp concepts and written analysis.

We reviewed several short stories in the textbook to see what similarities and differences they projected about America.

Jared did not attend today.

We reviewed many words that involve the prefix dys. I think Jared learned several words that he had not yet encountered in his education.

The girls took their vocabulary test.

The girls and I read and analyzed "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker and discussed the rhetorical tools used to convey the main point of the story. We discussed character, setting, cultural heritage, and human perceptions. We discussed how to approach writing the literary analysis beginning with a concrete thesis that would be then followed up with supporting evidence from the story itself.

worked on session summaries and grades

Jared and I reviewed a variety of words with Greek and Latin roots in order to help him to remember vocabulary and spelling.

We reviewed a variety of difficult vocabulary words and then had a quiz.