Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Intro to Short Story

Intro to Short Story



Goal:
Students will define words using context clues
Students will discuss and understand short story terms

The students will identify, recognize and recall literary terms and definitions.
Students will review and practice the note taking process

1. Students will complete a daily bell ringer in their notebooks:
(Each day students will practice defining words through context clues)

Bell Ringer- For each bell ringer, you will write the correct answer and circle the relevant context clues in the sentence:
Monday, 8/25 - ◦Determine the meaning of the underlined word using the context clues surrounding the term.  Circle the context clues.
◦Florence Nightingale, the famous nursing reformer, had the eccentric habit of carrying a pet owl around in one of her pockets.
–A. ordinary    B. odd  C. careful

Tuesday, 8/26- ◦Determine the meaning of the underlined word using the context clues surrounding the term.  Circle the context clues.

 The great ballplayer and civil rights leader Jackie Robinson was the epitome of both physical and moral strength.
A. a perfect model  B. an opposite  C. a main cause

Wednesday, 8/27-Determine the meaning of the underlined word using the context clues surrounding the term.  Circle the context clues

Adamant in his support of gun control, Senator Keen won’t give in to pressure from powerful opponents.

A. firm      B. uncertain      C. flexible
2. Students will complete their writing samples and turn their work into www.turnitin.com

3.. Students will practice taking essential notes from lecture/ worksheet

Terms:  See Short Story Terms on PowerPoint and worksheet
LINK to worksheet
4. There will be a test on these terms on Friday, 8/29

Materials:  
Literary Notes                                                                          
  Literary Terms Power Point
Literary Terms Worksheet: LINK 
                        Pen/Pencil                                                        Whiteboard

CLOSURE ACTIVITY

8/25  

Write a sentence using the word eccentric CORRECTLY in a sentence.  Remember to show meaning of the word within the sentence.
8/26
Write a sentence using the word epitome CORRECTLY in a sentence.  CIRCLE THE CONTEXT CLUES IN YOUR SENTENCE Remember to show meaning of the word within the sentence. 

8/27
Write a sentence using the word adamant CORRECTLY in a sentence.  CIRCLE THE CONTEXT CLUES IN YOUR SENTENCE Remember to show meaning of the word within the sentence
                                      
1.3- Read, analyze and interpret literature



1.3.9.C:   Analyze the use and effectiveness of literary elements used by one or more authors, including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone, mood, and style.

1.3.9.D:   Analyze the use and effectiveness of literary devices (e.g., personification, simile, alliteration, symbolism, metaphor, hyperbole, imagery, foreshadowing, and flashback) used by one or more authors in a variety of genres.

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