Week Five

This Week at a Glance

(September 19-23)

Objectives

To demonstrate an understanding of the use of words in context

To identify and demonstrate an understanding of the elements of a short story (theme, plot, setting, characterization, and point of view)

To identify the literary devcies and techniques in a short story

To write a literary review after reading each short story

To prepare a presentation of a short story in a group setting

To demonstrate an understanding of the writing process

Monday

major test (grammar)

Homework 

Be prepared to present "The Scarlet Ibis" and "The Necklace."

Review Vocabulary Words #61-95 and complete flashcards.  The flashcards are optional.

Tuesday

short story presentations continued

Highlight the vocabulary words that you do not understand; I will address your concerns during the class period.

Homework

Read "The Open Window" and complete a literary review.

Wednesday

short story presentation ("The Open Window")

Homework

Write concerns that you have about the plot and/or literary devices and techniques for all of the short stories.

Thursday

short story concerns

the writing process -  (Brainstorm things in which you believe and reread at least one of the "I Believe" essays in the handout that I issued during the first week of school.)

Homework

Check to make certain that you have the "Form Rules for Writing Compositions" in your notebook.

Study Vocabulary Words 61-95.

Friday

Vocabulary Quiz #4

Homework

Study plot and literary techniques for all of the short stories; there are five of them.

Reminders

Keep the "Form Rules for Writing Compositions" in your notebook daily.

Vocabulary Quiz #4 will be given on Friday, September 23, 2011.

Major Test #1 (The Short Story Unit) will be given on Monday, September 26, 2011.

Progress reports will be given on Tuesday, September 20, 2011.