Week Twelve

This Week at a Glance

(November 7-11)

Objectives

To demonstrate an understanding of vocabulary appropriate to grade level

To become familiar with the components of a detective novel

To understand and utilize the skills of observation and deduction

To recount a detailed discussion of the plot (student-led presentations)

To demonstrate an understanding of close reading and answer higher-level thinking questions (Laying the Foundation)

Monday

Vocabulary Quiz #3 (The Odyssey)

Homework - Define the following words:  slovenly, conjecture, tempestuous, prosaic, indignation, interminable, gesticulations, discreet, coherent, apparition,  vehemence, dapper, solicitation, elucidate, jaunty, alias, and immersed

Major Themes in The Hound of the Baskervilles

Most people are unobservant and tend not to see the obvious.

Greed can corrupt a person.

Fear and superstition often obscure (hide) the truth.

Honesty and integrity triumph (reign) over dishonesty and deceit.

Strong emotions can lead one to do things for the wrong reasons.

The Components of a Detective Novel

problem

clues

red herring ( a misleading clue or something that diverts one's attention from the real problem or culprit)

suspects

resolution

Tuesday - Friday

The Hound of the Baskervilles

audio - Chapter 1 "Sherlock Holmes"

discussion (highlight and annotate during the discussion)

Homework 
Read, highlight, and annotate Chapters 2 and 3 on November 7, 2011.

Read, highlight, and annotate Chapters 4, 5, and 6 on November 8, 2011.

Read, highlight, and annotate Chapters 7, 8, and 9 on November 9, 2011.
Read, highlight, and annotate Chapters 10, 11, and 12 on November 10, 2011.

Reminders

Bring the novel to class everyday; unannounced reading checks will be given.

Write copious notes on paper for each chapter until the novels arrive.