The Ransom of Red Chief - Cornell Notes

September 15, 2015

Today, students began reading the short story "The Ransom of Red Chief" by O. Henry (click the title to view the text online). While reading the text, students were to take Cornell Notes in reference to elements of irony in the text. Tomorrow, students will conclude reading and analysis of the text.

Homework: 
Students are to research O. Henry and write a summary. The summary must be written in the form of a paragraph and include his date of birth, city of birth, information about his family, his accomplishments, and date of death. The assignment must be emailed to samuelela8@gmail.com by 11:59pm on Thursday, September 17. In the subject of your email, please include your last name, first name, and period number, them type your summary in the body of the email. If you have any questions you can email me as well.