Today’s Objectives 10/18/2013

You will be able to: Define juxtaposition, allegory, & identify their presence

within “The Scarlet Ibis” Discuss unit Targets in relation to “Scarlet Ibis”

Understand the revision process for Of Mice and Men

Homework: If you choose to: complete revision handout and email Miss Philipp confirmation email with date, time, and section chosen for revision. Entire class – Mid unit Quiz next week American History = Monday we shall begin

Allegory and Juxtaposition

Allegory: A literary work where characters, events, and objects represent abstract

qualities – think “Double meaning”Literal and symbolic meaning

Juxtaposition: Act or placement of two things (usually abstract concepts) near each

other

Revision Process

Step 1: Decide what portion of the test you want to revise. You can choose from the following:

Indirect characterization/inference section (6 points)Crooks motif paragraph (8 points)Defend your foreshadowing (4 points)Paragraph response (8 points)

Revision Process

Step 2: • You must fill out the revision chart worksheet, and set up a date and time to meet with me.

• You must meet with me sometime next week. I am free during 4th, 5th, and 8th. If one of these periods does not work foryou, we can work out a different time!Questions?

Today’s Objectives 10/23/2013

You will be able to: recap for quiz and short story unit guideHomework:

Today’s Objectives 10/24/2013

You will be able to:Homework: Mid-Unit Quiz tomorrow

Today’s Objectives 10/21/2013

You will be able to: Identify & discuss plot elements/events,

characterization, and conflictsfrom “American History”

Homework: O.M.A.M Revisions

*Email confirmation and bring handoutto meeting – discuss time frame

Today’s Objectives 10/22/2013

You will be able to:

Discuss “A Lesson in Patience” to demonstrate knowledge of the texts and important elements:

Conflict, Character Relationships, Etc.

Homework: O.M.A.M Revisions

*Email confirmation and bring handoutto meeting – discuss time frame

Mini “A.H.” quiz tomorrow

“Count off and share answers…”

You will work with a partner Together you will be responsible from one

question from “A Lesson in Patience” As we go through the answers in class,

when we come to your assigned question you must: READ IT, SHARE YOUR ANSWER & EXPLAIN

Questions?

“Recap…American History”

Exposition1st person narrator, Elena, Puerto RicanFreshman – can you relate? Location: New Jersey/El Building Characterization & P.O.V.Eugene, her mother, Eugene’s mother, Mr. DePalma

SIGNIFICANCE OF STORY TITLE…

Today’s Objectives 10/24/2013

You will be able to: Make connections within “A.H.”, focusing on dialogue and conflict

Homework: “American History” quiz tomorrow!

“American History”

CONFLICTS & IDEAS IN RELATION:

1.) Man vs. Self:

2.) Man vs. Man:

3.)Man vs. Nature:

4.) Man vs. Society:

“American History”

CONFLICT – THE BIGGEST MESSAGE OF ALLThe story ends without resolving the conflict between Elena’s personal feelings and what she thinks she should feel about the assassination.

She learns that prejudice and personal loss are not put “on hold” even when the country seems united in a great public loss.

“American History”Dialogue is not everyday speech:

Dialogue can and should:Reveal character

Take the plot forwardExplain back story

Make the page easier to read by breaking up chunks of text

Elena & Dialogue

Reveal characterTake the plot forward

Explain back storyMake the page easier to read by

breaking up chunks of text Mr. DePalma Eugene Elena’s mother Eugene’s mother