Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Thursday, Oct 23 - LAmb to the Slaughter


By the end of class, students will examine literary devices (irony and inferencing) in short fiction in order to improve literal and interpretive reading comprehension skills and make real world connections


DO NOW

1. WHAT IS THE IRONY IN THE TITLE OF THIS STORY?


2.  From what we know of Mary's character, was it SITUATIONAL IRONY that she hit Patrick over the head with the leg of lamb? Or did you expect that? Why?

Direct Instruction

Inferencing ppt


Guided -read conclusion of LTTS / add character traits to Mary as we read.

Independent

1. Identify two examples of situational irony in LTTS.
2. Identify two examples of dramatic irony in LTTS.

3. What would you have done if you were Mary? Were her actions justified? Explain.



Inferencing handout.


Check for understanding

review irony and individual checks during inferencing

Closure

Discuss point of view and the importance of point of view in LTTS for tomorrow.

Exit Pass






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