Journal Entry

What do you think is the hardest thing about

school? Explain.

Charlesby: Shirley Jackson

Shirley Jackson (December 14, 1919 - August 8, 1965)

She was an American author who wrote short stories and novels.

The tone of most of her works is odd and macabre, with an impending sense of doom, often framed by very ordinary settings and characters.

Her Life

Born in San Francisco, California

Graduated from Syracuse University in 1940

While a student there, she met future husband Stanley Edgar Hyman, who was to become a noted literary critic.

Found Works

In 1996, a crate of unpublished stories was found in the barn behind Jackson's house.

These stories were published in a collection titled Just an Ordinary Day.

Her novels include:

The Bird's Nest We Have Always Lived in the Castle The Haunting of Hill House The Sundial Hangsaman The Road Through the Wall

Vocabulary and Spelling

renounce: to deny or forsake

elaborately: to present in great detail

simultaneously: at the same time

incredulously: showing disbelief

resolute: firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion

benediction: an utterance of good wishes; the advantage conferred by blessing; a mercy or benefit

privilege: a right, immunity, or benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the advantages of most

Correct the following sentences.

1. charles wanted 2 color with greene craysons so he hit teh techer?

1. Charles wanted to color with green crayons, so he hit the teacher.

2. on munday laurie came home Late, and full of news

2. On Monday, Laurie came home late, full of news.

Turn in your Turn in your textbook to textbook to page S20. It page S20. It is at the front is at the front of your book.of your book.

HomeworkHomework

Finish Charles questions (this will be taken up tomorrow)Study Charles vocabulary and spelling-Test tomorrow on theseStudy Week 4 stems-Test tomorrow