1. We began the class by quickly discussing a few of the left-over questions. Students were asked to come to school having already chosen which dynamic character they wanted to write about and the three ways that individual evolved throughout the novel. We looked at an example of the essay they will soon be writing, written by a former student two years ago. Students were impressed and challenged by the writer’s last line and are interested in writing something as intruiging. 
2. While discussing the do’s and don’t’s of this essay assignment, a few random people happened to come upon our class and were invited to share their wisdom with the Gr 11s. Lindsey informed them of the importance of the opening statement “catching the reader’s attention”. She also shared a few examples of catchy openings with them. Paul and Brandon came by to discuss what should be in a concluding paragraph, and Reid and Brian joined the class to share with them the Three Don’ts in writing a Literary Essay. (See the video below to watch their presentation… lol) 
3. This essay will be due a week from tomorrow with the rest of this week to work on their writing, with possibly one class for viewing. (I anticipate few people in attendance on Friday when we have two classes together.)
4. Because the boys will be gone for Provincial Playoffs on Friday, the novel study exam must be on Thursday. It will be entirely multiple choice and I don’t anticipate anyone struggling with it too much.

   Brian and Reid tutor the Grade elevens on the elements of a literary essay.