Who+am+I?

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
How do I interpret meaning theme by examining techniques such as diction, tone, description, and figurative language? How can I effectively convey meaning using similar techniques?

TEXTS
Edgar Allan Poe, "The Cask of Amontillado" Guy de Maupassant, "The Necklace" O. Henry, "The Gift of the Magi" James Thurber, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Richard Connel, "The Most Dangerous Game" Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, "Empire State of Mind" Fiona Apple, "Paper Bag" || ===Informational=== Michiko Kakutani, "Jay-Z Deconstructs Himself" "One in 8 Million", NY Times ||
 * ===**Literary**===

PROJECTS & ASSIGNMENTS

 * Where You're From
 * Digital Story: "My Life - in Words and Pictures"
 * Narrative Essay: "Who Am I?"