Sherman Alexie’s “True Diary”
About the Novel & Unit Sherman Alexie’s “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” is an award-winning fictional (but clearly strongly autobiographical) novel that follows the life of Junior – a Spokane Indian – as he navigates the challenges life throws...
Intro to Rhetoric
Narrative Essay (College Application Essay)
College Application Essay (Narrative Essay) Assignment For the past several years, all students in English classes at MTHS have written a common essay – specifically, a narrative essay modeled after the essays that most universities require of their applicants. This...
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Bryan Singer’s “The Usual Suspects”
So, who is Kaiser Söze?!? Mamma mia, did I get fooled by this film the first time I saw it! How about you? Be honest, now… What’s clear is that this is one very special film that creatively combined wonderful acting with excellent story-telling with phenomenal...
“Citizen Kane” & “Seven Samurai”
Poetic Devices Presentations
Just as we can use literary tools to understand novels or films, we use poetic devices to help us examine poetry. This is an opportunity for us better understand these devices as a community in our poetry café. Your group will be randomly assigned to focus on one of...