Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Cask

10/14
1. James is a STAUNCH supporter of his family
A. Impossible to recover   B. Producing wealth  C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works  E. first public appearance

2. After loosing $10,000 last year, he closed the business when it was no longer LUCRATIVE..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance

10/15

3. Terrified of this new experience, the singer was nervous before her DEBUT..
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance

4. The singer's REPERTOIRE was limited to show tunes.
A. Impossible to recover B. Producing wealth C. Steadfast; loyal D. a stock of works E. first public appearance
1. Define terms below using contextual evidence
2. Review Questions
3. Review Plot Structure

Wednesday:
1 Review vocab and check homework
2. discuss comprehension questions after "Cask" ("Questions 1-4 and 1-5)
3. Complete Plot Structure

BRING YOUR LAPTOPS TO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!

Define the following in the story:
Situational Irony - Occurs when the outcome is the opposite of what a character or reader expects.

Surprise Ending - A literary device that creates sudden irony.  A good reader will find clues throughout  the story.

Inferences- Based on details that an author provides and the reader interprets based on his/ her knowledge or experience.  

materials:  text, highlighter/ pen, paper
Terms: Plot structure - introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution; theme; situational irony, surprise ending and inference


Introduce Cask of Amontillado


"Cask of AMontillado"
1. Students will open their packets - read footnotes and vocabulary words
2. Students will make predictions
3. As a class, students and teacher will discuss the concept of "trust"
4. Students will read the story
5. Students will answer questions following the story
6. Students will complete a plot structure
7. Complete the questions following the story

Assessment: Plot structure worksheet

(to review key elements of the story)




To assess comprehension of the story and review writing concepts, students will complete a "Missing Person's Report"

Students will need:
Prentice Hall Literature Book
- Study Guide Questions Handout
- Sample Missing Person’s Report
- Rubric
- Paper
- Pencil/Pen

Assessment- Rubric


5 Paragraph essay format LINK
5 Paragraph Outline LINK
R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.
Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.
R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.
-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text
-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language
Closure:  Discuss one transitional element used in the story
Standards:
R11.B.1: Understand components within and between texts.
Understand fiction appropriate to grade level.
R11.A.2: Understand nonfiction appropriate to grade level.
-Analyze inferences and draw conclusions based on text
-Analyze the effectiveness of figurative language