Monday, September 16, 2013

 Do Now: Describe the three children, the aunt, and the bachelor. Why is the combination of personalities plus the setting itself bound to lead to an annoying situation? ( at least 5 lines )
Classwork: The Storyteller
 

1. We return to the railway compartment today to analyze the aunt's story and the children's reaction to it. We'll be looking at plot, imagery, and characterization.
2.  Next, we'll analyze the bachelor's story in terms of the same criteria. How are they alike? How are they different?
3. We'll step outside the frame story to analyze the character of the bachelor and of the aunt.
Homework:  
Make sure your reading questions are answered for these sections using evidence from the text! 
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Friday, September 13, 2013

Do Now: Journal entry. Create a scenario using these three vocabulary words:  assail, retort, and deplorable.
Classwork: The Storyteller, continued
We will be analyzing the setting and characterization of the first four sections of the story to infer tone and author's purpose.
1. Why does the author tell us that Templecombe, the next stop, is nearly an hour ahead? Can you make a prediction based on this information? 
2. What can you infer about  the bachelor based on direct and indirect characterization? About the aunt?
3. Why do the children respond negatively to the aunt's story?
Homework: 
Answer all reading questions for the sections we have covered in class. Use evidence from the text to support your answers.
Quiz Monday

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Do Now: (Journal) What were your favorite stories as a child? What was it about them that you loved? 5 lines/5 minutes

Classwork: The Storyteller by Saki

 Section 1: 
Analyzing evidence from the text that illuminates setting and characterization.
Using evidence from the text and personal experience to make good inferences.
Section 2:
It's all about indirect characterization and the inferences that can be made.
Section 3: The first frame story.
Evaluate the aunt's story as well as the reactions to it.
Homework:
1. Finish the reading questions for the first three sections of The Storyteller. ( 20 points)
2. Reminder: Open a gmail account and email me by Friday! Be sure to include your class period in the email.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Do Now: ( Journal Entry) Today is the twelfth anniversary of September 11, 2001. How has this event affected our country, your friends and family, and/or you?

Classwork:

1. Binder check

2. We will begin Saki's The Storyteller included in your handout.

The focus is on literary terms, vocabulary from the text, and setting.

 Homework: 

Answer the five vocabulary 'scenario' questions that were displayed on the board during class.

Open a gmail account and email me by Friday!

 

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Do Now: " Be yourself. Everyone else is taken." Do you agree? Why?
                   ( 5 lines minimum - 5 minutes)
Classwork:

The Day the Crayons Quit: Personification Project

Your task is to analyze this clever children's book in terms of conflict,  characterization, and tone. Your first project will be to create a similar analysis of a group of inanimate objects that you have selected.

Homework: Be prepared with binder, paper, and pens tomorrow. Rough draft of personification project due tomorrow.

Monday, September 9, 2013

WELCOME BACK!

Do Now: Fill out 3x5 card:

      Name

      Address

      Parent/Guardian Name and phone number

      Complete this sentence:

           Last year in English, I ...

Classwork:

Overview of English 2: Expectations - yours and mine, Survival Tools.

The Day the Crayons Quit: Personification Project

Your task is to analyze this clever children's book in terms of conflict,  characterization, and tone. Your first project will be to create a similar analysis of a group of inanimate objects that you have selected.

Homework: Be prepared with binder, paper, and pens tomorrow. Rough draft of personification project due tomorrow.

Thursday, May 6, 2013

Do Now: What is the difference between Troy's father and Bono's father?
Classwork: It is 2 weeks later and a Friday night:
1. Is Troy disrespecting Rose? Why this change in the way he talks to her?
2. Why is it ironic that Troy won his case and will drive the truck?
3. Why won't Troy take the money from Lyons?
4. How does Rose continue her role as peacemaker and keeping Troy in line?
Add inferences you can make about Troy now as well as the quotes that prove them to your graphic organizer.
Homework: Review your notes as well as literary elements for tomorrow's final.