Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Do Now: (Journal) The Storyteller is a frame story, in which one or more stories are told within each other. Briefly summarize the plot of the aunt's frame story and the bachelor's frame story.

Classwork:

1. Today's Literary Terms: irony, symbolism, theme, author's purpose
2. Critical thinking questions:
What is Saki's purpose in using irony in the bachelor's story?
How does Saki use symbolism and irony to help you to understand the theme of his short story?
This story is a satire. Who or what is Saki ridiculing? 
Homework:  
1. Write a brief paragraph explaining the theme of the bachelor's story. Use evidence from the story to support your choice of theme. 
Test Friday -"The Storyteller" and this week's vocabulary!