LuckMark Twain

Goals

• Content Goal- we will work on theme, cause and effect, and evaluation of characters.

• Language Goal- To respectfully participate during collaborative class discussions (10.SL.1). To support answers using text-based, cited details (10.W.9) and to determine word meanings using context and/or word patterns (10.L.4)

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Pre-teaching Vocabulary 1

Write the vocabulary words on your paper and write the correct definition on your paper after guessing and after the class votes on the correct definition. You will know which definition is correct when you write it down. (+6)

1.zenitha) a planet

b) the highest point (usually in the sky)

c) the Greek goddess of astronomy

Pre-teaching Vocabulary 2

2. countenancea) a face and/or the expression on it

b) a method of counting many coins

c) the land owned by a count

3. veracityd) something that can be verified

e) truthfulness and honesty

f) healing ointment from the aloe vera plant

Pre-teaching Vocabulary 3

4. guilelessa) without bile or anger

b) without slyness or cunning; frank

c) without males

5. prodigiousd) enormous

e) genius

f) production

Pre-teaching Vocabulary 4

6. sublimitya) exceptionally tasty

b) elevated in the sky

c) a noble or exalted state

Pre-reading Discussion

• What is luck?–What is hard work?–What is cheating?–Strategy?–What is natural talent?

Pre-reading Journal

• Describe the frustration you feel when you are trying to get better at something. Elaborate by writing about a specific skill you were learning and obstacles you met.

• Elaborate on frustration in ten or more complex sentences. Consider your word choice carefully. (+10)

Author & Literary Element

• Mark Twain- read about Mark Twain on page 512 then write down the most important details about him. (+1)

• Review terms:– static characters (+1)– dynamic characters (+1)– inference (+1)

During Reading

• While reading this story (page 520), keep a scorecard for Arthur Scoresby. Put five text-based details in each column. (+10)

mistake = success

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

Assessment - CAT Questions

1. (LC01) What is a main theme of this story? Include two details from the story in your answer. (+3)

2. (LA07) What allows Arthur Scoresby to graduate from the Woolrich military academy? Include two details from the story. (+3)

3. (LT09) Was the Reverend’s assistance to Scoresby a good idea? Include two details from the story in support of your answer. (+3)

Post-reading Journal

• Can you think of anyone with similarly incredible luck, and how do you feel about that person? On a related note, do you think Arthur Scoresby could really be the fool the Reverend thinks he is, or you think the Reverend may just be jealous?

• Elaborate on this extraordinary luckiness in ten or more complex sentences. Consider your word choice carefully. (+10)

Options B, C, D

• Is there a limit to what teachers should do to help students?

• Fame! Are celebrities perfect?• Cheating. Where’s is the limit?