October 20, 2015 - Tuesday

Homework: Over the weekend, you watched a horror movie or read a scary story.

This is a list of the top 100 horror movies, just in case you need some suggestions.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/top/bestofrt/top_100_horror_movies/
Some full length movies are on YouTube, but I can't promise that they are worth watching!

Here are some more suggestions: http://horror.about.com/od/horrorthemelists/tp/20basedontruestory.htm

Horror stories adorn this site! Just click on the title, and the entire story appears! Magical!
http://www.blastr.com/2013-10-17/25-scary-stories-stephen-king-and-other-great-horror-writers-you-can-read-now

Write a brief review of the movie or story. Be the critic!  This is due Thursday, October 22, 2015.  You may choose to write this as a letter to the class convincing us that we should or should not view the movie.

Writing Reviews:

Here are some helpful hints for writing a review: http://twp.duke.edu/uploads/media_item

Class Work

Meet the Monsters! Introduce your monster to the class.

Class - take notes!Submit your notes at the end of class.
List:
Monster name:
Presenter name:
Details from the questions such as looks, origin, size, abilities, fame, difficulties, etc.

This was the assignment:Be sure to tell us:

• The name of the monster.
• What the monster looks like.
• Where the monster originated.
• Where the monster lives.
• The size of the monster.
• Special abilities of the monster.
• Why the monster is famous or should be.
• What hardships are faced by the monster.
• What the monster has done to become famous.
• What classmates and friends think or know about the monster.
• How to avoid or kill the monster

Have a bit of fun with this. We will share next Tuesday. Don't forget to bring your monster! Post in CANVAS today - Tuesday, October 20, 2015.

This is where we are going. 
 A. What would you expect to find in a haunted house? List at least 20 items. Bring your list to class on Thursday.
Having trouble? Check this site: http://www.virtualsalt.com/gothic.htm 
B. Think about it. Why do these items scare people? Select one to research. 

On Thursday, you will select a haunted house item to research. Be thinking of what might interest you. Find out the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the item. What is the history? Where did the "fear" begin? This should be at least one page in length. Cite your sources.  

Also on Thursday, you will work with a group to create a visual haunted house. More details to follow!