ENGLISH II SHORT STORY UNIT

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YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: UNDERSTAND THE “TARGETS” OF ENGLISH II – OUR SHORT STORY

UNIT GOALS

RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE UPCOMING SHORT STORIES

DEFINE ALLEGORY AND ANNOTATE EFFECTIVELY HOMEWORK:

“The Masque of the Red Death” – (419) -- Read through/to the top of page 424 – stop at “….save the voice of the clock.” Annotate for allegory in

green

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/15/2013

Please pull out your Tunnel Paper

Please pass it to the first person in your row

Discuss “Targets” – quiz example/basketball

SHORT STORY UNIT PREVIEW

GRAB BOOKS…

YOUR JOB FOR TODAY

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: Recall the definition of allegory and identify

examples from the text DISTINGUISH ASPECTS OF SYMBOLISM

HOMEWORK: “The Masque of the Red Death” – FINISH READING & continue

to annotate for allegory (green) and symbolism (yellow) and complete handout

BRING INDEPENDENT NOVEL TO CLASS TOMORROW + WORKSHEET CHECK IN TOMORROW

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/16/2013

ALLEGORY: LITERARY WORK (NARRATIVE) IN WHICH

CHARACTERS, OBJECTS, AND EVENTS STAND FOR ABSTRACT

QUALITIES Abstract qualities/ideas:

love & freedomevil & goodness

hell and/or heaven

RECAP ON ALLEGORY

ALLEGORY: LITERARY WORK (NARRATIVE) IN WHICH

CHARACTERS, OBJECTS, AND EVENTS STAND FOR ABSTRACT

QUALITIES Abstract qualities/ideas:

love & freedomevil & goodness

hell and/or heaven

RECAP ON ALLEGORY

An allegory involves using many interconnected symbols or allegorical

figures in such as way that in nearly every element of the narrative has a meaning beyond the literal level, i.e., everything in the narrative is a symbol that relates to other symbols within

the story.

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/18/2013

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:Recall the definition of allegory and identify examples from the

textDiscuss the plot of the story and

its significant events

HOMEWORK: “MRD” Quiz Monday

At the top of 424 – No one appears to be in the seventh room…why?

Why does the music stop at midnight?

After the presence of the stranger… Prospero’s response to the masked figure…

what is he trying to avoid?

WHAT YOU KNOW…

Human Folly is what?

INEVITABLE….

Human Folly Vs. The Inevitability of death

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/21/2013

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:Demonstrate knowledge and understanding

of “Masque of the Red Death”

Please sit Quietly when you are finished – you may work on something else/listen to

music

HOMEWORK:Enjoy your Monday

BRING BOOKS TO CLASS ALL WEEK

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/22/2013YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

determine correct vs. incorrect answers on “Masque of the Red Death” quiz

Demonstrating knowledge of the text

Define Types of Irony and accurately identify types within “Lamb to the Slaughter”

HOMEWORK:Annotate for 3 types irony in

“Lamb to the Slaughter” as you read!Pink - Verbal

Green - SituationalYellow - dramatic

Bring Text book and handout to classTomorrow

IRONYThe contrast between what the expectations of a situation are and

what is really the case, with a third element, that defines that what is really the case is ironic because of the situation that led to it.

3 TYPES:Verbal: Sarcasm, the “opposite” of what is really meant through speech

Situational: the “opposite” of what one expects to happen

Dramatic: Information that the reader knows, that a character does not, thus understanding the irony of an event within the text

#omgwhat just happened?

http://www.feliciahildebrandt.com/lamb.html

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/28/2013YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

determine correct vs. incorrect answers in “Lamb To The Slaughter” quiz

Demonstrating knowledge of the text

Define Satire and its relation within “Harrison Bergeron”

HOMEWORK:

Fill out worksheet:1.)Definitions

• 2.)Page #’s – with satire/symbolism

The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Mockery of the government/political figures

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLKR9tCiwvA

SATIRE

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/29/2013YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

Define Satire and accurately identify areas within “Harrison Bergeron” the demonstrate this lit. device

Discuss: plot, characters, and theme within “H.B.” and determine their purpose

HOMEWORK:

“H.B.” Quiz Tomorrow

A satirical and dystopian science-fiction short story

The Story’s Focus…Dystopia Vs. Utopia

George: Restrictions for thinking analyticallyRepresents: He has respect for the rules and represents the common passive

citizen who does not critique a government that manipulates individuals. Passiveness towards authority.

Hazel: Average intelligence does not allow her to think about anything deeplyRepresents: In the end all her kindness counts for nothing as her stupidity

outruns her good intentions. Hazel has much in common with the Handicapper General, Diana Moon Glampers.

This seems to symbolize that America is ruled by persons of average intelligence, a comment on the competence of those running government.

Harrison: All-American Athlete and kid

Represents: Rebel

Diana Moon Glampers:Represents: Oppressive government

Ballerinas, government, musicians, etc.

Characters:

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/30/2013YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

Define Satire and accurately identify passages within “Harrison Bergeron” that demonstrate this lit.

device

Discuss: plot, characters, and theme within “H.B.” and determine their purpose/importance

HOMEWORK:“H.b.” Quiz Tomorrow

The satire raises a serious question:

The desire for social equality – the extent or a society will go to reach it

Places of Satire and Symbolism

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/30/2013YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

Determine correct and incorrect answers on “Harrison Bergeron” Quiz,

Demonstrating knowledge of the story’s plot, characters, and meaning

HOMEWORK:Enjoy your Wednesday!

Independent novel renew andHave

YOUR BOOK for class THIS Friday!

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/31/2013HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:

Define Satire and accurately identify types within “Harrison Bergeron”

HOMEWORK: