English III

“It’s a Make a Stand Monday!”February 24, 2014Mr. Houghteling

AGENDA

–Stop-Go and transitions. –Featured African American

author: James Baldwin and “The Rockpile.”–Name Imagery—What did we

learn?

In order to fund their restaurant, Duane and Daisy found jobs and begun to save money.

1. A. NO CHANGEB. jobs, and begunC. jobs and had begunD. jobs and began

Duane worked as a hospital clerk, and Daisy was an assembler in an electronics factory.

Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable.

2. F. clerk, whileG. clerk whereH. clerk; J. clerk.

Nevertheless, they were a long way from what they would need financially.

3. A. NO CHANGEB. Furthermore, C. Eventually, D. Besides,

Nevertheless, they were a long way from what they would need financially.

3. A. NO CHANGEB. Furthermore, C. Eventually, D. Besides,

CLASSWORK/HOMEWORKReview the short story. Then,

considering the allusions and name imagery present in the story, choose TWO characters from the story and discuss how the information we learned about their names influences our understanding of the story.

Model ResponseThe use of Roy’s name is ironic. Roy

means “king,” and with the other names of the story, it is clear Roy should be the “savior” of the family, taking the role of Jesus. In “The Rockpile,” however, Roy is disobedient, and his injury highlights the conflict that remains between Gabriel and his wife, Elizabeth.

Model ResponseRoy’s status as the “king” of the family,

the one Gabriel wishes to protect, also demonstrates Gabriel’s distaste for Elizabeth’s son, John. Roy enjoys a favored status over his older half-brother, and he uses this status to disobey and cause disturbances in the family while rarely paying the consequences.

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HOMEWORK• Study for a short reading

comprehension quiz on “The Rockpile.”

Citing Sources

• We use the MLA format for citations. • Copy the web address, or if you use a book, copy

the author, title, publisher, year of publication, and city of publication.

• https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/

• http://www.easybib.com/• http://citationmachine.net/index2.php

Name Imagery• Do some research and discover the roots or

origins of the name. • Research the given name in the Bible: who was

the person, and why is s/he significant? • Discuss what impact this new knowledge might

have on the story “The Rockpile.” • You must use at least two different sources,

and those sources MUST be cited.