Malden High School English 11 Honors Ms. Y.

Marquez Homework Agenda (1-2)

In Cold Blood by Truman CapoteAssigned readings and DJs

HW #

Due Date

Pages to Read
Part 1: Last to See Them Alive

Assignment to complete with the Reading

2 DJsfocus one on Capotes ability to create suspense, the other on Dick and Perrys relationship 2 DJsfocus one on tone, the other on any other aspect of Capotes style.

15

Mon., 10/17 (4) Tues., 10/18 (5) Tues., 10/18 (4) Wed., 10/19 (5)

3 55

16

55 74

Part 2: Persons Unknown 17 Wed., 10/19 (4) Fri., 10/21 (5) Thurs., 10/20 (4) Mon., 10/24 (5) Mon., 10/24 (4) Wed., 10/26 (5) Thurs., 10/27 77 100 1 DJfocus on Capotes method of characterization and/or the use of POV 1 DJevaluate the quality of Capotes research/resources, possible biases. 2 DJsopen choice!! **See the DJ response handout for ideas.

18

100 123

19

123 155

Part 3: Answer 1* 2* Fri., 10/28 159 189 189 215 1 DJfocus on Capotes structure/style in relation to the plot. 1 DJfocus on any motifs/themes the novel may be illustrating. Write extensively to elaborate/explain your point. 2 DJsopen choice!! **See the DJ response handout for ideas.

3*

Mon., 10/31 (4) Wed., 11/2 (5) Thurs., 11/3 Fri., 11/4

215 248

Part 4: The Corner 4* 5* 251 279 279 307 1 DJfocus on the effect of the autobiographical statements within this section. 2 DJsone should evaluate any aspect of the presentation/discussion of the trial, the other is an open choice. 1 DJwrite extensively on

Note: After completing each section within the novel, be prepared to discuss (either orally or in writing) the PURPOSE of each of the four (4) major sections and how it was achieved within the writing. Thus, read with a critical eye, take notes while reading (post-its), and come to class prepared!
* = this homework will be counted toward your 2nd quarter grade *************************************************************************************** IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: Nov. 14: Criminal Minds Synthesis Paper is due! *This agenda is tentative upon any changes in our class discussion, etc.*