Objective:
By the end of class, students will identify and analyze author’s purpose
and analyze examples of text that support it
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DO NOW
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TRANSLATE THE following statement: Evaluate Shakespeare's purpose in portraying the crowd
as naïve in Julius Caesar.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
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Read review of Brutus speech
- holt text -pages 902-
Guided Instruction
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Analyze the author’s intent for writing the article. Identify words /
phrases that support this purpose. test practice - page903
Independent
Complete persuasive essays OR create a power point using a minimum of 5 slides (at least one to match each body paragraph)
Exit Pass
Do you think you, as the author, achieved your purpose in your persuasive essay? How and why? (evaluate your own writing and if you effectively persuaded - that means you have to identify your logical and emotional appeals).
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Objective: By the end of class, students will begin a draft of a persuasive essay - topic of their choice.
DO NOW
What is your purpose for writing your essay? Describe three elements of your essay that support your intent.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Below are the same directions as yesterday - if you started, great - continue. If you haven't started, ask me for rubric, graphic organizer and topic choice sheet before you do.
HAPPY SPRING BREAK - BE SAFE :)
DO NOW
What is your purpose for writing your essay? Describe three elements of your essay that support your intent.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Below are the same directions as yesterday - if you started, great - continue. If you haven't started, ask me for rubric, graphic organizer and topic choice sheet before you do.
1. Determine your essay topic. The will translate into your THESIS STATEMENT. Example:
TOPIC: School should start later.
THESIS:
School
should start at a later time because grades would improve, students
would be more enthusiastic and students are not getting the recommended
hours of sleep necessary for their health.
(notice i gave three reasons that can easily develop into my three body paragraphs)
What are you going to try to convince me of? THIS IS THE AUTHOR"S PURPOSE. YOU ARE THE AUTHOR...WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE? You must then find EVIDENCE (logical / persuasive and emotional / manipulative appeals) to support your purpose.
What are you going to try to convince me of? THIS IS THE AUTHOR"S PURPOSE. YOU ARE THE AUTHOR...WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE? You must then find EVIDENCE (logical / persuasive and emotional / manipulative appeals) to support your purpose.
2. Use graphic organizer to set up your essay. What information is going where?
INDEPENDENT
3.
Get a laptop and begin to research your topic. Be sure to find both
logical and emotional appeals (persuasion and manipulation).
4. Begin your draft either on google docs or WORD, to be shared with me or emailed to me.
YOU HAVE UNTIL THE END OF THIS CLASS TO COMPLETE ESSAYS!
Exit pass
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Thursday, March 21, Persuasive Essay
Objective: By the end of class, students will begin a draft of a persuasive essay - topic of their choice.
DO NOW
Write this down in notes:
DEFINITION OF ANECDOTE
DO NOW
Write this down in notes:
DEFINITION OF ANECDOTE
1.a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.
2.a short, obscure historical or biographical account.
Anecdotes are often used in the opening paragraph of a persuasive essay in order to grab the reader's attention.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
1. Determine your essay topic. The will translate into your THESIS STATEMENT. Example:
TOPIC: School should start later.
THESIS:
School should start at a later time because grades would improve, students would be more enthusiastic and students are not getting the recommended hours of sleep necessary for their health.
(notice i gave three reasons that can easily develop into my three body paragraphs)
What are you going to try to convince me of? THIS IS THE AUTHOR"S PURPOSE. YOU ARE THE AUTHOR...WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE? You must then find EVIDENCE (logical / persuasive and emotional / manipulative appeals) to support your purpose.
What are you going to try to convince me of? THIS IS THE AUTHOR"S PURPOSE. YOU ARE THE AUTHOR...WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE? You must then find EVIDENCE (logical / persuasive and emotional / manipulative appeals) to support your purpose.
2. Use graphic organizer to set up your essay. What information is going where?
INDEPENDENT
3. Get a laptop and begin to research your topic. Be sure to find both logical and emotional appeals (persuasion and manipulation).
4. Begin your draft either on google docs or WORD, to be shared with me or emailed to me.
YOU HAVE TODAY AND TOMORROW TO COMPLETE ESSAYS!
Exit pass
What are your strongest points of persuasion / manipulation that you have so far?
Wednesday, March 19, ACT 3 / Scene 2 / Marc Antony's Speech
Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze Bruts' and Marc Antony's speeches and determine effectiveness.
DO NOW
What is the difference between persuasion and manipulation? Think about when Caesar refused the crown three times and every time, the crowd gave him more support. Why? Was this manipulation or persuasion? Explain.
Direct Instruction
click here to analyze speech
Analyze Brutus' speech vs. Antony's speech . Who has more logical appeals and who has more emotional appeals.
Guided / Independent
Study Questions
DO NOW
What is the difference between persuasion and manipulation? Think about when Caesar refused the crown three times and every time, the crowd gave him more support. Why? Was this manipulation or persuasion? Explain.
Direct Instruction
click here to analyze speech
Analyze Brutus' speech vs. Antony's speech . Who has more logical appeals and who has more emotional appeals.
Guided / Independent
Study Questions
18. How should the people view the conspirators and Caesar,
according to Brutus’s funeral speech?
19. How should the people view the conspirators and Caesar,
according to Antony’s funeral speech?
20. How does the meaning of the line “Brutus is an
honorable man” change during Antony’s funeral speech?.
21. To what different aspects of human nature do Brutus and
Antony appeal?
22. Which man is the better judge of human character?
23. Who has replaced Caesar as the most powerful man in
Rome by the end of Act III?
24. Has Rome gained or lost from this change of power?
25. On the
basis of the plebeians’ behavior in Scenes ii and iii, describe Shakespeare’s
attitude toward democracy. Explain
the validity of Shakespeare’s attitude.
Exit Pass
What is your persuasive essay going to be about? Why did you choose it? Do you have any questions about the essay? Wrtie them down if you do.
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Monday, March 18, 2013
OBJECTIVE: By
the end of class, students will continue reading House On Mango Street,
make real life connections to text, analyze text for thematic elements,
and continue work on vignette project
DO NOW:
Do people ever get the wrong idea or impression about your neighborhood? Explain what they think, and if they are right or not. Why do you think this happens?
DIRECT INSTRUCTION:
Read House On Mango Street
p. 23, “Louie, His Cousin, and His Other Cousin”
p. 28, “Those Who Don’t”
p. 29, “There Was An Old Woman...”
GUIDED/INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:
Using Laptops, create a POWERPOINT presentation (either in powerpoint or on Google Drive)
2 SLIDES:
1st Slide: A summary of any vignette from House On Mango Street. 5-7 sentences. Who? What? Where? When? Why? are all included in a summary.
2nd Slide: A collage of 5 pictures relating to the events and themes of the vignette.
This must be emailed and shared to karenreina1@gmail.com
When you finish, you will have your drafts from Friday returned to you, and you will continue working on your personal vignette projects. USE THIS TIME! These are to be COMPLETELY finished by Wednesday.
EXIT PASS:
Have you ever been in a situation you knew was bad, but you couldn’t get away? What happened? How did things turn out?
DO NOW:
Do people ever get the wrong idea or impression about your neighborhood? Explain what they think, and if they are right or not. Why do you think this happens?
DIRECT INSTRUCTION:
Read House On Mango Street
p. 23, “Louie, His Cousin, and His Other Cousin”
p. 28, “Those Who Don’t”
p. 29, “There Was An Old Woman...”
GUIDED/INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:
Using Laptops, create a POWERPOINT presentation (either in powerpoint or on Google Drive)
2 SLIDES:
1st Slide: A summary of any vignette from House On Mango Street. 5-7 sentences. Who? What? Where? When? Why? are all included in a summary.
2nd Slide: A collage of 5 pictures relating to the events and themes of the vignette.
This must be emailed and shared to karenreina1@gmail.com
When you finish, you will have your drafts from Friday returned to you, and you will continue working on your personal vignette projects. USE THIS TIME! These are to be COMPLETELY finished by Wednesday.
EXIT PASS:
Have you ever been in a situation you knew was bad, but you couldn’t get away? What happened? How did things turn out?
Tuesday, March 19, ACT 3, SCENE 2
Objective: By the end of the class, students will read /interpret Act 3, Scene 2 and be assessed on knowledge of scene 1.
DO NOW
Is it human nature to abuse power? Explain.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Choose 10 of the 17 questions on handout to answer for quiz grade.
Read act 3 scene 2 - focus on Brutus vs. Marc Antony speech.
Guided
View speeches. Which one is more persuasive and why ?
Independent
Study Questions
DO NOW
Is it human nature to abuse power? Explain.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Choose 10 of the 17 questions on handout to answer for quiz grade.
Read act 3 scene 2 - focus on Brutus vs. Marc Antony speech.
Guided
View speeches. Which one is more persuasive and why ?
Independent
Study Questions
18. How should the people view the conspirators and Caesar,
according to Brutus’s funeral speech?
19. How should the people view the conspirators and Caesar,
according to Antony’s funeral speech?
20. How does the meaning of the line “Brutus is an
honorable man” change during Antony’s funeral speech?.
21. To what different aspects of human nature do Brutus and
Antony appeal?
22. Which man is the better judge of human character?
23. Who has replaced Caesar as the most powerful man in
Rome by the end of Act III?
24. Has Rome gained or lost from this change of power?
25. On the
basis of the plebeians’ behavior in Scenes ii and iii, describe Shakespeare’s
attitude toward democracy. Explain
the validity of Shakespeare’s attitude.
Exit Pass
So far, we have discussed the themes of manipulation, power and pride. What is the difference between manipulation and persuasion?
Exit Pass
So far, we have discussed the themes of manipulation, power and pride. What is the difference between manipulation and persuasion?
Friday, March 15, 2013
Monday, March 21, Julis Caesar ACT 3 - Climax
Objective: By the end of class, students will read ACT 3 scene 1 of JC, view through the death of Caesar
DO NOW
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Read power theme and answer questions
Exit Pass
Is it human nature to abuse power? Explain.
DO NOW
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When it seems evident to the
conspirators in Shakespeare's play that Julius Caesar is headed for absolute
power, he becomes a threat to the ideals and values of the Roman
Republic. They assassinate Caesar before he can be crowned king. The
irony is that Caesar's death results in civil war. Do you think they should have given Caesar a chance? Why or why not?
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
Read / Act 3 scene 1.
View through the assassination of Caesar.
Guided / Independent
Comprehensive questions for Act 3 scene 1.
Independent
Comprehensive questions for Act 3 scene 1.
Julius Caesar Act III Study Questions
1. What excuse
do the conspirators use to approach Caesar at the Capitol in Act III, Scene i?
2. How does
Caesar react to them?
3. Who stabs
Caesar first?
4. Who stabs
Caesar last?
5. What does
Caesar say as he dies?
6. Why is
Cassius reluctant to allow Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral?
7. How does
Brutus answer Cassius?.
8. At Caesar’s
funeral in Scene ii, what reasons does Brutus offer for the assassination? 9. What does the crowd say it will do for
Brutus?.
10. What does the crowd say about Caesar?.
11. Why does the crowd let Antony speak at all? 12. To which qualities
and actions of Caesar’s does Antony refer in Scene ii, lines 83-9 5?.
13. What does Antony say about the assassins in lines
171-194?
14. Relate the terms of Caesar’s will, and describe the
crowd’s behavior as Antony ends his speech.
15. Why does Caesar say what he does when Brutus stabs him? \
16. In Scene i why does Brutus brush aside Cassius’s
concern about allowing Antony to speak at the funeral?.
17. Which man – Brutus or Cassius – proves the better judge
of Antony?
Read power theme and answer questions
Exit Pass
Is it human nature to abuse power? Explain.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Friday, THE IDES OF MARCH
Objective:By the end of class, students will analyze themes of JC and research origins of Roman superstitions.
DO NOW
Manipulation is a way to influence others to do what you want them to. It has also been suggested that perhaps when a person is manipulated, they were really doing what they wanted to do anyway.
Direct Instruction
THEME OF PRIDE - read analysis and complete questions.
GUIDED / INDEPENDENT
LAPTOP Project - Remember superstitions are"irrational beliefs especially in regard to the unknown." In ancient Rome, people used superstitions to explain things they did not understand. One example is a thunderstorm might mean the gods were either fighting among themselves or angry at humans.
NOW - RESEARCH a superstition. In a 5-7 sentence analysis, include the following information:
1. The origin - from where did it come from?
2. Why was it created?
3. What kind of natural phenomenon does it explain if any?
4. Is it a good OMEN (suggest something good will happen) or a bad one?
Then, create a visual collage of the superstition using either a powerpoint slide or other creative application to accompany your analysis. At least 5 images should be used. Include the name of your superstition on this slide.
Exit Pass
When complete, go to dropittome.com. Our code is reinaeng.
Upload your work to the dropbox or you may also share with me on google docs.
DO NOW
Manipulation is a way to influence others to do what you want them to. It has also been suggested that perhaps when a person is manipulated, they were really doing what they wanted to do anyway.
Direct Instruction
THEME OF PRIDE - read analysis and complete questions.
GUIDED / INDEPENDENT
LAPTOP Project - Remember superstitions are"irrational beliefs especially in regard to the unknown." In ancient Rome, people used superstitions to explain things they did not understand. One example is a thunderstorm might mean the gods were either fighting among themselves or angry at humans.
NOW - RESEARCH a superstition. In a 5-7 sentence analysis, include the following information:
1. The origin - from where did it come from?
2. Why was it created?
3. What kind of natural phenomenon does it explain if any?
4. Is it a good OMEN (suggest something good will happen) or a bad one?
Then, create a visual collage of the superstition using either a powerpoint slide or other creative application to accompany your analysis. At least 5 images should be used. Include the name of your superstition on this slide.
Exit Pass
When complete, go to dropittome.com. Our code is reinaeng.
Upload your work to the dropbox or you may also share with me on google docs.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Thursday, March 14,Julius Caesar
Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on knowledge of ACT 1, read and interpret parts of ACT 2 and analyze themes of JC.
DO NOW
Quiz on act 1.
Direct Instruction
Read Page 63 - the plan to murder Caesar but not Mark Antony.
Read Act 2 scene 2- Calphurnia's superstitious bad omens. Pages 79-87 and Decius' manipulation of Caesar.
Guided / Independent
READ THEMES - POWER / PRIDE / MANIPULATION and answer accompanying questions.
Exit Pass
Do you think Caesar would have abused his power? Would Rome have been better off had he become the DICTATOR FOR LIFE? why or why not?
DO NOW
Quiz on act 1.
Direct Instruction
Read Page 63 - the plan to murder Caesar but not Mark Antony.
Read Act 2 scene 2- Calphurnia's superstitious bad omens. Pages 79-87 and Decius' manipulation of Caesar.
Guided / Independent
READ THEMES - POWER / PRIDE / MANIPULATION and answer accompanying questions.
Exit Pass
Do you think Caesar would have abused his power? Would Rome have been better off had he become the DICTATOR FOR LIFE? why or why not?
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Wednesday, March 13 Julius Caesar Act 1, scenes 2 & 3
Objective: By the end of class, students will read and interpret scenes from JC, identify superstitions, summarize and answer comprehensive questions.
DO NOW
Summarize the basic situation (setting and what is happening in beginning of play) of JC.
Direct Instruction
Review answer to yesterday's comprehensive questions.
Read - 23-27, 33 - act 1 scene 2
Read 35-41, 47 - act 1 scene 3.
Guided
View film through Act 1 scene 3.
Complete Superstition handout and comprehensive questions for scene 3.
Exit Pass
Explain why the conspirators must recruit Brutus and in your own words, explain what they do in order to convince him.
DO NOW
Summarize the basic situation (setting and what is happening in beginning of play) of JC.
Direct Instruction
Review answer to yesterday's comprehensive questions.
Read - 23-27, 33 - act 1 scene 2
Read 35-41, 47 - act 1 scene 3.
Guided
View film through Act 1 scene 3.
Complete Superstition handout and comprehensive questions for scene 3.
Exit Pass
Explain why the conspirators must recruit Brutus and in your own words, explain what they do in order to convince him.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, Julius Caesar
Objective: By the end of class, students will be introduced to Roman Superstitions that impact the action of the play, Julius Caesar
Do Now
Tell me what each of the following questions below are actually asking you to do. In other words, rewrite the question in simple language that makes sense to you.
Summarize the events of ACT 1 scene 1 & 2.
Identify three examples of superstition in Act 1 scene 1 & 2.
Then evaluate the effectiveness of Shakespeare's using Roman superstition to drive the action in ACT 1.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
View slideshare
Read page 778 - Roman superstitions and compete handout provided.
Guided
Read / Act scenes 1& 2. Take notes
Independent
Answer study guide questions provided.
Exit Pass
Summarize the basic situation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Do Now
Tell me what each of the following questions below are actually asking you to do. In other words, rewrite the question in simple language that makes sense to you.
Summarize the events of ACT 1 scene 1 & 2.
Identify three examples of superstition in Act 1 scene 1 & 2.
Then evaluate the effectiveness of Shakespeare's using Roman superstition to drive the action in ACT 1.
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
View slideshare
Read page 778 - Roman superstitions and compete handout provided.
Guided
Read / Act scenes 1& 2. Take notes
Independent
Answer study guide questions provided.
Exit Pass
Summarize the basic situation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Monday, March 11 Julius Caesar introduction
Objective: By the end of class, students will be introduced to history of the Roman Empire and Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
DO NOW
Complete A & B on Quickwrite handout.
Direct Instruction
Short Video on Caesar and the Roman Empire.
Read 'Making Connections" page 754. Discuss following statements as TRUE OR FALSE:
1. Chaos results when the lawful social order is broken.
2. The best intentions of good, noble people can lead to tragedy.
3. Language is a powerful weapon, and in the hands of a skilled person, It can be used to manipulate others.
4. Violence and bloodshed can never have morally good results.
5. Orderliness and stable rule, even rule by a dictator, are preferable to chaos.
GUIDED
Rea Literary Focus - page 755. Take notes.
INDEPENDENT
Use NO FEAR Shakespeare to complete the handout on characters. Just SUMMARIZE - do not copy from the book word for word.
Read roman Superstitions - page 778 and complete handout.
Exit Pass
In which Act of the play Julius Caesar will the setting and basic situation take place? What about the climax?
DO NOW
Complete A & B on Quickwrite handout.
Direct Instruction
Short Video on Caesar and the Roman Empire.
Read 'Making Connections" page 754. Discuss following statements as TRUE OR FALSE:
1. Chaos results when the lawful social order is broken.
2. The best intentions of good, noble people can lead to tragedy.
3. Language is a powerful weapon, and in the hands of a skilled person, It can be used to manipulate others.
4. Violence and bloodshed can never have morally good results.
5. Orderliness and stable rule, even rule by a dictator, are preferable to chaos.
GUIDED
Rea Literary Focus - page 755. Take notes.
INDEPENDENT
Use NO FEAR Shakespeare to complete the handout on characters. Just SUMMARIZE - do not copy from the book word for word.
Read roman Superstitions - page 778 and complete handout.
Exit Pass
In which Act of the play Julius Caesar will the setting and basic situation take place? What about the climax?
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Friday, March 8, History odf the Roman Empire
Objective: By the end of class, students will be introduced to the history of the Roman Empire as a prelude to reading Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare.
DO NOW
"POWER CORRUPTS AND ABSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY." - can you think of any leaders that have abused power? what did they do? Why did they do it and how did people react? You can refer to a political leader or any person who has authority.
Direct Instruction
Read pages 750- 751 - background - Results of Violence. take notes.
Guided / Independent
When you receive a laptop, go to this site and and enter the code TA781-4D5A. Then enter your name.
The Video clips are on average 2 minutes long. You are to choose 5 video clips to watch. After each one, write down five facts that you have learned. Type the name of the video and your facts onto a google docs document and share with me - karenreina1@gmail.com.
DO NOW
"POWER CORRUPTS AND ABSOLUTE POWER CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY." - can you think of any leaders that have abused power? what did they do? Why did they do it and how did people react? You can refer to a political leader or any person who has authority.
Direct Instruction
Read pages 750- 751 - background - Results of Violence. take notes.
Guided / Independent
When you receive a laptop, go to this site and and enter the code TA781-4D5A. Then enter your name.
The Video clips are on average 2 minutes long. You are to choose 5 video clips to watch. After each one, write down five facts that you have learned. Type the name of the video and your facts onto a google docs document and share with me - karenreina1@gmail.com.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Thursday, March 7, Lamb to Slaughter test
Objective: By the end of class, students will be assessed on Lamb to the Slaughter - comprehensive, analyltcal and evaluative questions.
DO NOW - 15 points
Evaluate Dahl's use of irony in Lamb to the Slaughter. Is it effective in delivering the message of jealousy, betrayal and revenge?
You can start like this...
Dahl uses irony in Lamb to the Slaughter to deliver the themes of jealousy, betrayal and revenge. He uses situational irony....(be sure to give specific examples).............
Direct Instruction
Lamb to the Slaughter - multiple choice - 5 points each / constructed response - 15 points
Exit Pass
What is the verbal irony of the title Lamb to the Slaughter?
DO NOW - 15 points
Evaluate Dahl's use of irony in Lamb to the Slaughter. Is it effective in delivering the message of jealousy, betrayal and revenge?
You can start like this...
Dahl uses irony in Lamb to the Slaughter to deliver the themes of jealousy, betrayal and revenge. He uses situational irony....(be sure to give specific examples).............
Direct Instruction
Lamb to the Slaughter - multiple choice - 5 points each / constructed response - 15 points
Exit Pass
What is the verbal irony of the title Lamb to the Slaughter?
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Wednesday, March 6, Lamb to the Slaughter
Objective: By the end of class, students will demonstrate reading comprehension, identify 2 types of irony and site character words, actions and descriptions to determine traits that affect behavior.
DO NOW
What kind of man was Patrick? Name at least three character traits and tell me why you think what you think. I want you to reread what he says to Mary on the top of page 319 before you finalize your answer.
Direct Instruction
Finish reading Lamb to the Slaughter pages 320-324.
Guided
Use t-charts to identify at least three examples of situational irony and 3 of dramatic irony (total = 6 examples).
On the opposite side of the irony t-chart, identify quotes from the text that reveal Mary's character. Remember character traits can be determined by what she says, what she does, how other character's interact with her and also physical descriptions.
Independent
Using the information from your t-chart, complete the following:
Analyze Mary's behavior from the beginning of the story until the end. How does it change? From what you know about her, is it ironic that she "giggles" at the end? What exactly is she giggling about?
Exit Pass - think about this and decide yes or no. Your DO NOW tomorrow will ask you to analyze and evaluate this question in dettail and will count as a quiz.
Do you think Dahl use of irony was effective in delivering the message of jealousy, betrayal and revenge?
DO NOW
What kind of man was Patrick? Name at least three character traits and tell me why you think what you think. I want you to reread what he says to Mary on the top of page 319 before you finalize your answer.
Direct Instruction
Finish reading Lamb to the Slaughter pages 320-324.
Guided
Use t-charts to identify at least three examples of situational irony and 3 of dramatic irony (total = 6 examples).
On the opposite side of the irony t-chart, identify quotes from the text that reveal Mary's character. Remember character traits can be determined by what she says, what she does, how other character's interact with her and also physical descriptions.
Independent
Using the information from your t-chart, complete the following:
Analyze Mary's behavior from the beginning of the story until the end. How does it change? From what you know about her, is it ironic that she "giggles" at the end? What exactly is she giggling about?
Exit Pass - think about this and decide yes or no. Your DO NOW tomorrow will ask you to analyze and evaluate this question in dettail and will count as a quiz.
Do you think Dahl use of irony was effective in delivering the message of jealousy, betrayal and revenge?
Monday, March 4, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, Lamb to the Slaughter
Objective; By the end of class, students will be read short fiction and identify literary devices as well as theme.
DO NOW
"It's the old story. get the weapon and you've got the man." What does this mean? Do you agree? Do criminals get away with murder if the murder weapon is not found?
Direct Instruction
Lamb to the Slaughter - connotations? page 316
Read 317-320.
Guided
CRQ"S
1. How do you know something is disturbing Patrick? page 318
2. What is Mary's relationship like with her husband? Describe her personality. page 318
3. What does Patrick do for a living?
4. Why is Mary suddenly frightened? page 319
5. How do you know Patrick is nervous? page 319
6. What do you think Patrick tld Mary?
7. What is Patrick primarily concerned about whn he delivers the news?
8. How does this news make Mary feel?
9. Do you think Mary reacted when hitting Patrick, or was it planned? Consider her peronality when answering.
10. Do you think she meant to hit him THAT hard? Try to look at it from Mary's perspective and personality and explain.
10. What is an important fact about Mary that may determine much of what happens next?
Independent
IRONY worksheet - finish for H if not done in class.
Exit Pass
What do you think happens next?
DO NOW
"It's the old story. get the weapon and you've got the man." What does this mean? Do you agree? Do criminals get away with murder if the murder weapon is not found?
Direct Instruction
Lamb to the Slaughter - connotations? page 316
Read 317-320.
Guided
CRQ"S
1. How do you know something is disturbing Patrick? page 318
2. What is Mary's relationship like with her husband? Describe her personality. page 318
3. What does Patrick do for a living?
4. Why is Mary suddenly frightened? page 319
5. How do you know Patrick is nervous? page 319
6. What do you think Patrick tld Mary?
7. What is Patrick primarily concerned about whn he delivers the news?
8. How does this news make Mary feel?
9. Do you think Mary reacted when hitting Patrick, or was it planned? Consider her peronality when answering.
10. Do you think she meant to hit him THAT hard? Try to look at it from Mary's perspective and personality and explain.
10. What is an important fact about Mary that may determine much of what happens next?
Independent
IRONY worksheet - finish for H if not done in class.
Exit Pass
What do you think happens next?
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Monday, March 4, Introduction to Lamb to the Slaughter
Objective: By the end of class, students will review analyze and evaluate, and be introduced to irony ambiguity for short fiction.
DO NOW
We will do these together NOW -(if you successfully answered these questions from Friday, you will receive extra credit).
1. Identify and analyze at least two examples of personification of the Red Death on page 427. How is the Red Death described? What effect do these descriptions have on the reader?
2. Evaluate Poe's purpose of having the Red Death appear at Prince Prospero's party? What is his message to the reader? Explain in detail and make references to the allegory.
Direct Introduction
Introduce Lamb to the Slaughter - make predictions
IRONY clip - dramatic / situational / verbal
Themes of Lamb to The Slaughter = JEALOUSY / BETRAYAL / REVENGE - powerpoint introduction to Lamb to the Slaughter
Guided / Independent
Using Neos - Three Individual Paragraphs on the Themes of Lamb to The Slaughter:
1. JEALOUSY - What makes a person jealous? What is someone thinking when they are jealous? How does one avoid this feeling / emotion or is that possible? Are you a jealous person? Why or why not? Give an example.
2. BETRAYAL - have you ever been betrayed by a friend, boyfriend / girlfriend or family member? What does it feel like to be betrayed ? How do you react to betrayal? Is betrayal ever forgiveable?
3. REVENGE - is taking revenge ever ok? Is it better to just walk away? Does getting revenge make you feel good? Does it settle the score or do bad feelings still linger? Is the problem truly resolved after getting revenge?
Exit Pass
What do you think the title of this story suggests? What is it going to be about?
DO NOW
We will do these together NOW -(if you successfully answered these questions from Friday, you will receive extra credit).
1. Identify and analyze at least two examples of personification of the Red Death on page 427. How is the Red Death described? What effect do these descriptions have on the reader?
2. Evaluate Poe's purpose of having the Red Death appear at Prince Prospero's party? What is his message to the reader? Explain in detail and make references to the allegory.
Direct Introduction
Introduce Lamb to the Slaughter - make predictions
IRONY clip - dramatic / situational / verbal
Themes of Lamb to The Slaughter = JEALOUSY / BETRAYAL / REVENGE - powerpoint introduction to Lamb to the Slaughter
Guided / Independent
Using Neos - Three Individual Paragraphs on the Themes of Lamb to The Slaughter:
1. JEALOUSY - What makes a person jealous? What is someone thinking when they are jealous? How does one avoid this feeling / emotion or is that possible? Are you a jealous person? Why or why not? Give an example.
2. BETRAYAL - have you ever been betrayed by a friend, boyfriend / girlfriend or family member? What does it feel like to be betrayed ? How do you react to betrayal? Is betrayal ever forgiveable?
3. REVENGE - is taking revenge ever ok? Is it better to just walk away? Does getting revenge make you feel good? Does it settle the score or do bad feelings still linger? Is the problem truly resolved after getting revenge?
Exit Pass
What do you think the title of this story suggests? What is it going to be about?
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