Skagway English 9

Short Story Unit: 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.     Scale/Rubric relating to learning goal: 4 – The student can analyze the elements of a short story come up with a valid theme (or themes) of a text and relate this theme to other texts and/or movies and real world situations.   The student is able to write a short story using these elements to create a text with complex themes. 3 – The student can analyze elements of a short story and come up with a valid theme for a text.   The student is able to write a short story using these elements to create a text with a valid and justifiable theme...

Today we are going to put the words of the day on the board and then work on your compare/contrast essays. When you start writing please share the essays with me on google docs. Homework: Study vocabulary words and work on essays.

Today we are going to work on words of the day and then begin comparison/contrast essays. These are due on Friday.  1st - make sure you have a complete list of descriptions for Pa Sexton and Graddaddy Cain. Then fill out the outline I have given you.

Today we are going to put four words of the day on the board, spend some time finishing the short story outlines, make a detailed list of imagery that describes Granddaddy Cain, and start reviewing for the literary term quiz that will be coming up next week. Vocabulary quiz on Friday. Homework: Study literary terms.

Today we need to put vocabulary words on the board, finish reading "Blues Ain't No Mocking Bird" and fill out short story outlines. No Homework this weekend!

Today we are going to read "Blues Ain't No Mockin' Bird" - and look for imagery, allusions, metaphors, similes, symbols, dialect, and irony.  You need to take notes on the description of Granddaddy Cain Definition of Blues: noun 1 . melancholic music of black American folk origin, typically in a twelve-bar sequence. It developed in the rural southern US toward the end of the 19th century, finding a wider audience in the 1940s as blacks migrated to the cities. This urban blues gave rise to rhythm and blues and rock and roll.      

Today we need to review "Split-Cherry Tree" with a carousel activity, work on the new vocabulary, and in small groups fill out short story outlines. Homework: Make sure you have a detailed list of physical descriptions for Pa Sexton and work on your vocabulary on vocabulary.com

Today we going to look up new vocabulary words, finish reading "The Split-Cherry Tree" and then work on your blogs. New Vocabulary Pedantry Odious Luxuriant Dictum Cacophony Proclivity Proboscis Stratum Mausoleum Marionette Phoenix

Today we are going to review "The Cask of Amontillado", irony, and symbolism.  Your homework for today is to write a 1-paragraph blog entry about what you learned about irony and/or symbolism in the story "The Cask of Amontillado".  Perhaps think about/talk about how irony builds the character of Montresor, or the meaning of the story. After our discussion we are going to take notes on Imagery and Dialect, and the look at the story, "The Split-Cherry Tree" As you read "The Split-Cherry Tree" keep track of the following (you will need to post these to your blog for a blog grade): Split Cherry Tree Journal JOURNAL ENTRY—Keep a list of imagery, physical descriptions of the characters, the farm, the school, and the country and landscape. How you should organize your journal: PROFESSOR HERBERT: Professor Herbert wore a gray suit of clothes. The suit matched his gray hair. DAVE: PA (LUSTER) SEXTON: Pa’s eyes danced fire. ...

You have a vocabulary quiz.   If you finish early they need to read “from I know Why the Caged Bird Sings” on page 254.

Today we are going to review your vocabulary words, put words of the day on the board and then in groups answer the questions below.   Note - we will be playing vocabulary charades tomorrow and have a vocabulary quiz on Thursday. Discussion Questions to answer: 1) Compare and contrast Montresor and General Zaroff: how they think, how they view the world, how they view others, how they view themselves, the places they live, how they act—in essence compare their emotional, mental, and physical existences. 2) Why does Montresor feel justified in carrying out his plan against Fortunato? 3) Which character traits make Fortunato such an easy prey for Montresor (needs to be more than just his “connoisseurship in wine”. 4) In what ways are Montresor and Fortunato alike? How are they different? 5) List an irony of situation, a verbal irony, and a dramatic irony found in "The Cask of Amontillado". 6) List and explain one symbol in the story.

Today, we are going to review "The Cask of Amontillado"; fill out your short story outlines; and respond to some questions below. HW: Edpuzzle - go here https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5b9089b0a6ddbb40477b2b86/watch Discussion Questions to answer: 1) Compare and contrast Montresor and General Zaroff: how they think, how they view the world, how they view others, how they view themselves, the places they live, how they act—in essence compare their emotional, mental, and physical existences. 2) Why does Montresor feel justified in carrying out his plan against Fortunato? 3) Which character traits make Fortunato such an easy prey for Montresor (needs to be more than just his “connoisseurship in wine”. 4) In what ways are Montresor and Fortunato alike? How are they different? 5) List an irony of situation, a verbal irony, and a dramatic irony found in "The Cask of Amontillado". 6) List and explain one symbol in the story.

Today - we need to put words of the day on the board and then begin "The Cask of Amontillado".  As we read remember to look for 1) Irony (three types - situational, verbal, and dramatic); 2) Symbols; 3) Foreshadow; and 4) Allusions. Homework: Quizziz game. Discussion Questions to think about 1) Compare and contrast Montresor and General Zaroff: how they think, how they view the world, how they view others, how they view themselves, the places they live, how they act—in essence compare their emotional, mental, and physical existences. 2) Why does Montresor feel justified in carrying out his plan against Fortunato? 3) Which character traits make Fortunato such an easy prey for Montresor (needs to be more than just his “connoisseurship in wine”. 4) In what ways are Montresor and Fortunato alike? How are they different? 5) List an irony of situation, a verbal irony, and a dramatic irony found in "The Cask of Amontillado". 6) List and explain one symb...

Today - we are going to over your quizzes from yesterday.  Put words of the day on the board.  Watch your plays, and take notes on new literary terms. Homework - listen to the following:

Today, we are going to take a quiz on "The Most Dangerous Game" and "The Lady or the Tiger?".  After you finish please look up the vocabulary words below and put them into Quizlet. Finally, we will look at and begin to act out a play based on "The Lady or the Tiger?" Vocabulary # 2 Preclude Impunity Immolation Abscond Repose Aperture Termination Subside Inaugurate Exhilarates