Skagway English 9

First we take a quiz on vocabulary. Today's Objective: Students will be able to finish the plot of "The Lady or the Tiger?" by writing the ending (the falling action or resolution) or by rewriting a continuation of the story that includes a resolution. Today - we will go over your short story outlines and then you will begin to write you own ending of the Lady or the Tiger? Be original.  Note: you need to use imagery and dialogue.  Your story also needs resolution. 

Today we will work on the words of the day, review vocabulary, and then I'll give you 15-20 minutes to work on your storyboards.  Finally, we will look at "The Lady or the Tiger?" - this story will reinforce plot outline and characterization.

Today - we are going to put words of the day on the board; discuss Quizizz, and work on Storyboards. Storyboards will be due on Thursday.

Today we are going to review your vocabulary words, discuss your Short Story Outlines and Sequels. Then begin the Storyboard Project for "The Most Dangerous Game". STORYBOARD PROJECT: By yourself, you will create a storyboard for “The Most Dangerous Game”.   I want you to use your notes on the list of events in the plot.   Things you will need to include in your storyboard: 1)     At least twelve events from the story.   Make sure you have at least one scene dedicated to each part of the part.   2)     Above the scene write the part of plot in which the scene happens. 3)     Below the scene write a brief description of the scene. GRADING: Your will be graded in the following ways: 1)     Drawing of each scene – 24 points 2)     Labeling of plot for each scene – 12 points 3)     Explanation or description of each scene – 12 points 4) ...

Today we are going to go over the short story outline for "The Most Dangerous Game" and then you will write your first BLOG Journal.  1st we will do a carousel review activity. Unit Learning goal: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the structure of fiction by breaking down the essential building blocks (literary elements) of short stories by plot, character development, figurative language (metaphor, symbolism, irony), point of view, connecting these blocks to the overall meaning (or theme) of the text, and final writing their own short story using these structures.   Blog Entry #1 Imagine that you are Sanger Rainsford and have escaped from Ship-Trap Island. You have been accused of murder—the murder of General Zaroff and his servant, Ivan. Using facts (evidence) from the text (this means you should summarize and quote from the text) you must write a defense speech that will prove your innocence. The speech must be at least ten sentenc...

Today we need to finish "The Most Dangerous Game".  If we don't finish it in class you'll need to finish it tonight.  Also remember your Lit Term Project is tomorrow.  1st I want to discuss your blogs and do words of the day. 

Today, we are going to put "Words of the Day" on the board, and read "The Most Dangerous Game".  As we read you need to fill out your short story outlines. Literary Terms - Video/Slide Presentation  Grading 1)  Accurate and complete definition (5 pts) 2)  Example of the definition (5 pts) 3) Visual that fits the definition or example (5 pts) 4) Accurate spelling and grammar (5 pts) Blog Entry #1 Imagine that you are Sanger Rainsford and have escaped from Ship-Trap Island. You have been accused of murder—the murder of General Zaroff and his servant, Ivan. Using facts (evidence) from the text (this means you should summarize and quote from the text) you must write a defense speech that will prove your innocence. The speech must be at least ten sentences long. Remember, you are trying to prove your innocence so be as detailed as possible and use evidence (actual facts and occurrences from the story, the text) to clear your name. You may even...

Today, we are going to begin "The Most Dangerous Game" And fill out short story outlines.

Today we are going to go over "Why We Read", finish taking notes on literary terms, and look up vocabulary words HW: spend 20 minutes on vocabulary.com and for Friday create a video of a literary term.  Vocabulary Words - to look up and post on quizlet Scruples Nocturnal Reciprocate Indolent Gaunt Futile Furtive Bland Palpable Gossamer Naive Unit I SHORT STORY              In this unit students will read short stories from various authors and look at literary devices employed in each story.  The short story is the most compact prose form and therefore the best to look at as an introduction to literature.  The devices the students discover in this unit will reappear throughout the semester when we discuss The Novel, DRAMA and POETRY.  The ultimate goal for students to acquire the basic understanding of the working of literary at a root and elementary level. Students will be requ...

Seating Chart: Vocabulary Words - to look up and post on quizlet Scruples Nocturnal Reciprocate Indolent Gaunt Futile Furtive Bland Palpable Gossamer Naive