Friday, March 13

Objective: By the end of class, students will analyze how one part of the plot influences another an identify irony in order to improve reading interpretive skills and understand how author technique influences comprehension.

DO NOW

Complete exposition, rising action and Climax for Lamb to the Slaughter on plot structure graphic organizer. You know the protagonist but do not yet know the antagonist.

Direct Instruction

Complete the first three boxes on "Author Technique" graphic organizer. Be sure to refer to the text to find details.

List character traits for Mary so far. 

NARRATIVE = STORY
PERSPECTIVE = VIEWPOINT

Therefore, narrative perspective = point of view.

This story is told in third person limited Point of View. We only know Mary's perspective. Why is this important? 

View through scene where Mary hits him.

Guided

Read pages 320-to conclusion -   LTTS / add character traits to Mary as we read.

Independent

Complete "Author Technique" handout from DO NOW.

Add FALLING ACTION to plot structure.

Check for understanding

Individual student checks during independent work.

Closure

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

Exit Pass

Should Mary get away with murder? Why or why not? What do you think SHOULD happen?