January, 2022 - Porter Has Class

Student Response to “The Landlady” in 2021

Post published:January 23, 2022
Post category:Student Work

Introduction It's 2022 and I'm just now posting responses from 2021. I apologize. I am way behind. Please read this student response from October of 2021 and continue reading down below to see some of the teaching details that went into this response. Writing Task You have read “The Landlady” a short story about a man named Billy Weaver who finds himself in the company of an unusual hostess yet feels compelled to stay. Write an essay explaining the word “dotty” as it is used in the passage and how it impacts the plot of the story. Be sure to…

Student Response to “The Monkey’s Paw” in 2021

Post published:January 17, 2022
Post category:Student Work

Writing Task You have read “The Monkey’s Paw,” a short story about a family that is granted three wishes, but after receiving their wishes, suffer unexpected consequences. Write an essay explaining how the story’s point of view creates suspense. Be sure to use specific evidence to support your response. Student Response Have you ever believed in wishes like in the movie Aladdin where a genie gives a boy three wishes? “The Monkey’s Paw” is a short story written by W.W. Jacobs about a family that is granted three wishes, but after receiving their wishes, they suffer unexpected consequences. Throughout the…