of the text, including its relationship to the characters

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Standards:

RL.8.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course

of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective

summary of the text.

RL.8.5. Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing

structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.

RL.8.6. Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or

reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.

RL.8.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and

poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

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DAY 1: Background Information on the Time Period

Aim: What is the background information on the time period of Great Expectations by Charles

Dickens?

Independent Reading: Read "Children in the 1800's" article.

Independent Writing: Complete the questions that follow.

Children in the 1800’s Fact Sheet

Read the article “Children in the 1800‟s” and then answer the following questions. Do not write on

the sheets.

1) Discuss what was happening in London in 1899.

2) Explain what a child‟s life depended on at that time.

3) State what a poor family‟s greatest fear was.

4) Explain what would happen at a workhouse.

5) Discuss the types of diseases that were prevalent at this time. Discuss who got them and how was it

spread.

6) Explain how poor children were treated.

7) Explain how poor children and orphans survived.

8) Discuss how criminal children were punished.

9) Describe Reformatory Schools. Include why they were set up and what happened there.

10) Describe the life of an orphan. List at least 5 facts.

11) How did poor children make a living?

12) Describe the life of a child working in the factories. List at least 10 facts.

13) Of the 11 ACTS created which 3 do you think were the best? Describe and explain why you

think those 3 are the best.

14) Discuss the education of the different classes and sex at this time period. Write down at least 10

facts.

15) Discuss the difference between the rich and poor children‟s leisure time.

16) Discuss the death and disease that affected children at this time. List at least 5 facts.

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DAY 2: London Life in the Victorian Times

Aim: What was life like in London during Dickens' time?

Word Work:

vagabond-wandering from place to place without any settled home

Motivation: List 5 interesting facts from yesterday's informational text.

Independent Reading: Read "Dickens' London".

Independent Writing: Answer the text based questions below.

Charles Dickens’ London Text Based Questions

1)Define the following words as used in the context of the passage: (1) immerse, (2) Industrial

Revolution, (3) displaced, (4) accelerated, (5) squalor, (6) soot,

(7) hawking, (8) wares, (9) cacophony, (10) Cholera, (11) miasma, (12) hackney cab, (13) omnibus,

(14) consignment, (15) atrocities, (16) plight

2) Determine the meaning of “The city's thousands of chimney pots are belching coal smoke, resulting

in soot which seems to settle everywhere” as it is used in “Dickens‟ London” including figurative

language; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.

3) Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what Charles Dickens‟ London

says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

4) Determine a central idea of Charles Dickens‟ London and analyze its development over the course

of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of Charles

Dickens‟ London.

5) Determine the conflict caused by, “A traffic count in London Bridge in 1850 showed a thousand

vehicles an hour passing through these areas during the day.”

6) Analyze how Charles Dickens‟ London makes connections among and distinctions between

individuals, ideas, or events.

7) Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what Dickens‟ London says

explicitly about work houses.

8) Determine the author‟s point of view or purpose in “Dickens‟ London.”

9) Evaluate the effect the primary sources (first-hand accounts) have on “Dickens‟ London.”

10) Determine the cause and effect based on the following statement: “Until the second half of the

19th century London residents were still drinking water from the very same portions of the Thames

that the open sewers were discharging into.”

11) Analyze the detail in paragraph 5 of “Dickens‟ London”, including the role of the sentence

“Personal cleanliness is not a big priority, nor is clean laundry. In close, crowded rooms the smell of

unwashed bodies is stifling,” in developing and refining a key concept the author is trying to convey in

the article.

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Day 3: Great Expectations Book 1 “Chapters 1-2”

Aim: How does Charles Dickens introduce the protagonist and antagonist of the novel in the first two

chapters of Great Expectations?

Motivation: What is the definition of a protagonist and antagonist? Think of one of the short stories

we read first quarter and discuss the protagonist and antagonist of the story. What made them a

protagonist and what made them an antagonist?

Word Work-

Copy Words for Everyday Use in chapters 1 and 2 plus footnotes.

Independent Reading: Read chapter 1 and 2 (pages 2-14) of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

Independent Writing: 1) Describe the protagonist including his real name and age and how he got his nickname.

2) Explain where he was when he encountered the stranger.

3) Discuss what happened to his parents and who his guardians are.

4) Describe what the stranger does to him.

5) Infer why the stranger jumps when Pip points and says his mother is over there.

6) List what the stranger asks for. Cite his threat if he doesn't get it.

7) Define who or what a Tickler is.

8) Explain how Pip‟s sister treat him when she returns home from looking for him.

9) Describe the game Joe and Pip usually played at dinner. Explain why Pip didn't want to play it.

10) Illustrate how she treats her husband. Cite textual evidence from the novel to prove your point.

11) Explain why the gun shots were being fired. Be specific.

12) Discuss what Pip took with him to bring to the stranger.

13) What can we infer about the stranger Pip encountered based on his sister's response?

14) Copy the words to know and footnotes for chapters 1 and 2.

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Aim: How does the Christmas dinner turn into an investigation?

Word Work: Copy Words for Everyday Use in chapters 3 and 4 plus the footnotes.

Motivation: Answer the following questions based on chapters 1 and 2.

1. Who did the stranger say was with him?

2. Whom did it seem then was trying to elude? ()

3. Discuss the two things Pip sees on the river and what each might represent (Page 5)

4. Compare and contrast the physical appearances of Joe and his wife. Explain why Pip thinks

his sister got Joe to marry her “by hand”?

5. Explain how Joe tries to protect Pip from his sister.

6. Describe the conflict which occurred at dinner time and how it was handled.

7. Define hulks. (page 13) Explain why Pip thinks he will end up there.

Independent Reading: Chapters 3 and 4 pages 15-28.

Independent Writing:

1) Describe the weather Pip goes out into in the beginning of chapter 3 and his reaction to it.

2) Discuss what the cattle seem to say to Pip and his response to them.

3) When Pip encounters the second man what similarities are there to the one he is seeking?

4) Cite the textual evidence which describes the comparison he makes for the stranger and his

eating habits.

5) Discuss Pip‟s last image of the convict at the end of chapter 3.

6) Describe the signal Joe and Pip had between them to show his sister was in a bad mood.

7) Discuss the scene at the Christmas table. Explain how it makes Pip feel. Explain what Pip used

to fill up the brandy jug.

8) Discuss what happened at the end of chapter 4 and what Pip‟s fear was.

9) Based on the scene in Chapter 4, what is the setting of the novel? (Include place and setting)

Cite the textual evidence which depicts the time period.

10) Describe how does Mrs. Joe‟s treatment of Pip matches up to what we read about poor

children‟s treatment in their homes in the article “Children in the 1800‟s”.

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Aim: What are the different points of views regarding prisoners/convicts at the time of this novel?

Word Work: Copy Words for Everyday Use in chapters 5 and 6 plus the footnotes

Motivation: Answer the following questions based on Chapters 3 and 4

1) In what way does Joe change when he is in his Sunday clothes? Explain how Pip feels about

his own Sunday clothes.

2) Describe Uncle Pumblechook.

3) Explain what he brings to the dinner and the exchange which occurs between him and Mrs.

Joe.

4) Discuss how Joe tries to comfort Pip.

5) Cite what the adults compare Pip to on page 25.

6) Discuss the trouble Mrs. Joe says Pip caused her.

7) Explain what is in the stone bottle, how it got there and what happens to Pip because of it.

8) Explain why when Pip tries to leave the house at the end of chapter 4 he doesn‟t get past the

house door.

Independent Reading: Great Expectations chapters 5-6 pages 29-40.


1) Describe in detail the scene with the sergeant at the beginning of chapter 5.

2) Discuss how Pumblechook and the sergeant behave towards one another (p. 31)

3) Describe Pip‟s reaction to the situation and why his reaction is different from the adults.

4) Explain the scene as Pip and Joe walk towards the convicts.

5) Discuss what Pip‟s convict asks the sergeant to remember and the sergeant‟s reaction (34)

6) Describe the conflict which exists between the two convicts.

7) Explain why Pip wants to get the attention off of his convict and what he notices when his

convict looks at him.

8) Cite what the convict confesses on page 38 and discuss Joe‟s response to it.

9) Explain what happens when the convict arrives on the boat.

10) Infer why Pip loves Joe and why he doesn‟t tell Joe the truth.

11) Discuss Pumblechook‟s theory about the convict.

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DAY 6: Great Expectations: Review of Chapters 1-6

Aim: What types of conflicts are exposed in chapters 1-6 of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens?

Motivation: Answer the aim in a 1 page response.

Independent/Paired Writing: With a partner answer “Reviewing the Selection” questions 1-2, 4-10 on

page 41 and “Understanding Literature “Questions on page 42.

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Aim: How are the convict/stranger and Miss Havisham similar?

Word Work

Footnotes and Words for Everyday Use

Motivation: Go over the homework.

Independent Reading: Read Part 1 Chapters 7-8 pages 43-65.

Independent Writing

1) Compare how Pip describes his education to what you read in the informational articles about

children in the 1800's.

2) Compare how Pip makes a living to what you read in the informational articles about children in the

1800's.

3) Summarize Pip's relationship with Biddy including who she is.

4) Describe Joe's educational experience.

5) Compare and contrast Joe's younger years to his marriage.

6) Explain why Joe lets Pip's sister treat him the way she does.

7) Define Satis House and discuss the atmosphere of it.

8) Identify Miss Havisham. Describe her. Cite textual evidence which shows how

Dickens depicts her.

9) Identify Estella. Describe her. Cite textual evidence which shows how Dickens depicts her.

10) Explain how Estella makes Pip feel.

11) Describe being common.

Shared Writing: We will go over the responses.

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Aim: How does Pip’s family reaction to his meeting with Miss Havisham reveal certain aspects

of their character and the time period?

Motivation: Answer the following based on chapters 7 and 8.

1. Discuss the similarities between Biddy and Pip.

2. Discuss the clues which show Joe is unable to read.

3. Describe Joe‟s relationship with his father.

4. Explain why Mrs. Joe doesn‟t Joe to be literate. Discuss the aspects this reveals about her

character.

5. Discuss what the weather in chapter 7 makes Pip think of.

6. Who is Miss Havisham? Describe what Pip‟s sister does to get him ready to meet her.

7. Describe what she hopes for her brother.

8. Explain the role Pumblechook plays in Pip going to Miss Havisham.

9. Describe Pip‟s feelings and relationship with Estella.

Independent Reading: Read chapters 9 and 10 pages 66-79.

Independent Writing: Answer the following text based questions.

1. Explain why Mrs. Joe bumps and shoves Pip.

2. Explain why Pip doesn‟t tell Mrs. Joe about his experiences.

3. Discuss what Mrs. Joe and Uncle Pumblechook are concerned with.

4. On page 71 whom does Joe advise Pip to “keep company” on the in the future. What could this

imply about Joe‟s thinking?

5. At the end of chapter 9, discuss the significance the narrator says one particular day can have.

6. Discuss how Pip plans to make himself “uncommon.”

7. Explain who Mr. Wopsle is and his role in chapter 10.

8. Describe the encounter which takes place on page 75-78.

9. Discuss what Pip resents and what it reveals about his character.

10. Explain what the convict gives to Pip.

11. Discuss Pip‟s dream at the end of chapter 10.

12. Describe his nightmare and infer what it might imply.

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Aim: How does the introduction of Miss Havisham's relatives shed new light on aspects of her

character?

Word Work

Copy the words from chapters 11-12.

Motivation: Answer the following questions based on Part 1 chapters 9-10.

1) What were some clues the stranger gave to Pip in chapter 10 to let him know who he was?

2) What nightmare does Pip have? What do you think this means? Could it be a

foreshadowing of something? If so what?

3) What did Pip's sister put in the fancy teapot? Where did it come from?

Independent Reading: Read chapters 11-12 on pages 80-99


1) Cite the textual evidence on page 80 which shows how Estella treats Pip and what this implies

about her thoughts of him.

2) Explain who Camilla is and why she reminds Pip of his sister.

3) Explain how Miss. Havisham handles the phoniness of her family.

4) Describe in detail the scene where Estella asks Pip if he thinks she is pretty. Cite the textual

evidence which has the most impact on that scene on pages 83-85.

5) Describe in detail the room Pip is sent to in chapter 11.

6) Based on the way Miss Havisham dresses and the time on every clock, predict what might

have happened to her.

7) Of all of Miss Havisham‟s relatives introduced in chapter 11, which one stands out in the most

and explain why.

8) Infer what the following lines mean from chapter 11 page 88, “when I am laid on the table.

That will be his place there-…at my head! And yours will be there! And your husband‟s will

be there! And Sarah Pocket‟s there! And Georgina‟s there! Now you all know where to come

and take your station when you come to feast upon me.”

9) Infer what the following lines mean and whom she is referring to in chapter 11 page 89, “

When the ruin is complete… and when they lay me dead, in my bride‟s dress on the bride‟s

table-which shall be done, and which will be the finished curse upon him-so much the better if

it is done on this day.”

10) Discuss the encounter Pip has at the end of chapter ---11. Use an adjective to describe the

experience.

11) Explain how Miss Havisham is raising Estella to treat men.

12) Write a detailed six sentence summary of chapter 12. Include only the most important details

(conflicts).

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Day 10: Great Expectations Book 1 “Chapter 13”

Aim: How does Joe‟s encounter with Miss Havisham propel the action of the story?

Motivation:

1. Infer what Miss Havisham means when she says, "On this day of the year, long before you were

born, this heap of decay," stabbing with her crutched stick at the pile of cobwebs on the table, but not

touching it, "was brought here, It and I have worn away together. The mice have gnawed at it and

sharper teeth than teeth of mice have gnawed at me." (89)

2. Explain at this point in the story which relationship is Pip‟s and Estella‟s reminiscent of.

Mon. and Madame Loisel from “The Necklace”

Federigo and Monna from “The Falcon”

Jim and Della from “The Gift of the Magi”

Mr. & Mrs. White from “The Monkey‟s Paw”.

Independent Reading: Read chapter 13 pages 100-107.

Independent Writing: Answer reviewing the selections and Understanding Literature pages 108-110.

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Day 11: Great Expectations Book 1 Review of chapters 1-13.

Vocabulary: Define the following words

1) Explicit

2) Derive

3) Wittles

4) Ravenous

5) Lamed

6) Earnestly

7) Elude

8) Reproach

9) Betwixt

10) Apothecary

11) Augment

12) Obstinate

13) Prodigiously

14) Countenance

15) Presentiment

Characterization: Describe the following characters

1> Joe

2> Pip

3> Mrs. Joe

4> 1st Convict

5> 2nd

convict

6> Mr. Pumblechook

7> Miss Havisham

8> Estella

9> Matthew Pocket

10> Biddy

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Reading Comprehension: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. (6 points each)

1) What was the protagonist‟s real name? How old was he and where was he when he encountered

the stranger?

2) What does the stranger ask for? What is his threat if he doesn‟t get it?

3) How does Pip‟s sister treat her husband? Give an example from the novel.

4) Why were the gun shots being fired? Be specific. What can we infer about the stranger Pip

encountered based on his sister's response?

5) How does the way Pip describe his education similar to what you read in the article? Be sure to

include his educational experience with Biddy.

6) Who is Miss Havisham? Describe her.

7) Who is Estella? Describe her. How does she make Pip feel?

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Day 12: Great Expectations Book 1: Chapters 14-15.

Aim: How does the introduction of Orlick reveal aspects of the characters he encounters?

Motivation: Chapters 1-13 Quiz.

Word Work: Copy chapters‟ 14-15 footnotes and Words for Everyday Use.

Independent Reading: Great Expectations Chapters 14-15.

Independent Writing: Answer the questions on the side of the pages

1. Compare and contrast Pip‟s opinion of his home from chapters 1- to the beginning of 14.

Explain why his perception of his home changed.

2. Compare and contrast Pips opinion of being Joe‟s apprentice from chapters 1- to the beginning

of 14.

3. Discuss the effect Joe has on Pip.

4. Discuss what Pip‟s dread and fear are.

5. Evaluate why Pip is even more ashamed upon returning home.

6. Infer Pip‟s motives for teaching Joe.

7. Discuss the reason Joe doesn‟t think Pip should visit Miss Havisham.

8. Discuss the real reason Pip wants to go to Miss Havisham and what does he agree to?

9. Describe Orlick.

10. Describe the relationship between Pip and Orlick.

11. Illustrate the man vs. man conflict between Joe and Orlick in chapter 15.

12. Describe Orlick and Mrs. Joe relationship. Cite textual evidence which depicts their

relationship.

13. Explain where Estella has gone, why she went and Pip‟s reaction.

14. Describe the scene Pip, Orlick and Mr. Wopsle see when they enter Gargery‟s home.

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Aim: How does Biddy coming to stay with Gargerys propel the action of the plot?

Word Work: Copy the "Words For Everyday Use" and the footnotes for chapters 16 and 17.

Motivation: Use the "Words For Everyday Use" {retributive, chaste, contention, dejected, exult,

sagacious, interpose, sedative, malignant, unwonted} from chapters 14 and 15 to fill in the blanks.

Copy the statements.

1. One of the ironies in "God Sees the Truth But Waits" by Leo Tolstoy was Askinov did not

________ when he found out who the real killer was.

2. Vera _________ the story about her aunt's husband and her brothers‟ death after meeting Mr.

Nuttel.

3. Monna Giovanna in "The Falcon" by Giovanni Boccacio was ________.

4. Itte from "The Needle" by Isaac Bashevis Singer probably needed a ___________ because she

believed she was cursed after "swallowing" a needle.

5. Mr. and Mrs. White were ___________ after Herbert's death in "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W.

Cummings.

6. You can say Mme. Loisel in "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant wasting her life away paying

for a fake necklace was _______________.

7. Some would say Della and Jim from "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry were ____________.

8. Because the Banker wanted to kill the lawyer in "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov some would say that

makes him the antagonist and _______.

9. When "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury was first written it was _________ for

houses to do the things which were suggested in this short story making it futuristic.

10. In “Marriage is a Private Affair” by C. Achebe, Okeke and Nnaemeka had a ________ about

traditional tribal customs and modern day romance.

Independent Reading: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens chapters 16-17.


1. Discuss what Mrs. Joe is attacked with and what Joe can tell about the object.

2. Discuss Pip‟s inference about who committed the attack and why.

3. Discuss Pip‟s internal conflict on page 127.

4. Infer how Pip feels about the police by the following statement, “They took up several

obviously wrong people, and they ran their heads very hard against the wrong ideas, and

persisted in trying to extract ideas from the circumstances.” (128)

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5. Explain the effect the attack has on Mrs. Joe.

6. Discuss how the police view Joe and what this reveals about these police officers.

7. Describe the strange scene between Mrs. Joe and Orlick at the end of chapter 16.

8. In the opening of chapter 17, cite textual evidence which shows how Pip characterizes his life.

9. Describe the change in Biddy after being at the Gargerys and infer what this could mean.

10. Discuss what Pip has been spending his money on and what he realizes about Biddy.

11. Describe Pip‟s relationship as it develops with Biddy in chapter 17. Include cite textual

evidence to support your description.

12. Explain why Pip is dissatisfied with his life at this point.

13. On page 135 paragrapgh1, state Pip‟s confession.

14. Discuss Pip‟s belief on the likely hood of him becoming a gentleman.

15. Explain what Pip realizes about Estella and his relationship.

16. Explain how Biddy feels about Orlick and why.

17. Cite the textual evidence on page 138 which shows the simile Pip uses to discuss with his

relationship with Miss Havisham and interpret its meaning.

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Aim: How does Pip's behavior change after learning he is going to be a gentleman?

Literary Terms:

Point of view- the vantage point from which a story is told

Narrator- one who tells a story

Scene- short section of a literary work that presents action that occurs in a single place at a single time.

Allusion- rhetorical technique in which a reference is made to a person, event, object, or work from

history or literature.

Image- word or phrase that names something that can be seen, heard, touched, tasted or smelled

Imagery- collection of images

Motivation: Compare and contrast Biddy and Estella. Choose which woman Pip should end up with

and argue why.

Independent Reading: Great Expectations read chapters 18 and 19 pages 140-167.

Independent Writing: Great Expectations pages 168-169 “Reviewing the Selection” and

“Understanding Literature”.

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Embedded Task 1

CCSS: RL.8.4 and W.8.1c

Find and explain four different types of literary elements being used by the author, and analyze how

the author uses the devices to convey the central idea and message of the selection we have read. How

does the author‟s choice and use of the devices support or convey the tone or mood of the chapter (s)?

Possible Presentation for Embedded Task 1 based on chapters 1-19

be responsible for synthesizing the following information onto one slide: 4

literary terms, their definition, images which represents the terms and text-based examples from the

novel that demonstrates the author‟s use of the specific literary terms or technique.

-based example. Please feel free to add more terms or techniques that are

not listed here, that you come across on your journey through your novel.

Literary Terms:

a. Symbolism- an object/person who presents something else

b. Irony- when you say something you don't really mean; when you expect one thing to happen and

something else happens

c. Mood-feeling, emotional state, or atmosphere of a literary work

d. Tone-The means of creating a relationship or conveying an attitude or mood. The tone might be

formal or informal, playful, ironic, optimistic, pessimistic, or sensual.

e. Foreshadowing-Suggesting, hinting, indicating, or showing what will occur later in a narrative.

f. Flashback-A method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the

reader can witness past events--usually in the form of a character's memories, dreams, narration

g. Ambiguity-in literature as a statement which has 2 or more possible meanings; a statement whose

meaning is unclear.

h. Allegory-a narrative that serves as an extended metaphor. Allegories are written in the form of

fables, parables, poems, stories, and almost any other style or genre

i. Motif-a recurring object, concept, or structure in a work of literature

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Using Google Docs:

1) Go into IS 234.com

2) Choose GOOGLE APPS for Cunnigham IS 234 on the left hand

corner

3) Log into google docs:

user name is your first and last name

password is your student ID

4) Go into drive and docs

5) Select Create

6) Select Presentation

7) Write the title of the task: Classics Embedded Task #1: Exploring Literary Terms in "Book 1" of

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens then your name

8) Click Insert choose text boxes

9) Type you information: Literary term- example from the story, direct

quote from the story and page #

10) Go onto the Internet and find 4 pictures related to your example

from the novel save them

11) Click on insert

12) Select image

13) Click on: Choose an image to upload from the pictures folder. Click on it.

14) Do steps 12 and 13 (3) more times.

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Day 16: Great Expectations Book 1: Test.

Day 17: Great Expectations Book 2: Chapters 20-21

Aim: What is Pip‟s first encounter with London like?

Motivation: Answer the following questions based on chapters 18-19.

1. Describe Mr. Jaggers include who he is, what type of person he is and his mannerisms.

2. Explain how Pip was treated when he told people he came into money.

3. Discuss who Pip assumed is the “present possessor of the property” on page 145.

4. Explain the conditions of Pip‟s “great expectations”.

5. Discuss who knows the benefactor‟s name.

6. Cite the textual evidence on page 146 which shows further conditions of Pip‟s “great

expectations.”

7. State the tutor Mr. Jaggers suggests for Pip, how does Pip recognize the name?

8. Discuss what Mr. Jaggers offers Joe and Joe‟s response to him.

9. Explain how Biddy reacts to Pips news and why they argue in chapter 19.

10. Cite the textual evidence which shows how Pip felt on the first night of his “bright fortunes.”

11. Compare and contrast how Pumblechook treated Pip in the beginning up to chapter 19.

12. Describe the scene between Pip and Miss Havisham.

13. Describe the scene as Pip leaves his home.

Word Work: Copy the "Words For Everyday Use" and the footnotes for chapters 20 and 21.

Independent Reading: Read chapters 20-21 in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

Independent Writing: Answer the following text based questions based on chapters 20-21.

1. Discuss Pip‟s impression of London.

2. Give examples of what is going on in the town of Smithfield.

3. Describe how the people Pip encounters feel about Mr. Jaggers.

4. Cite the textual evidence which states what Mr. Jaggers has said he has done for women and

what he threatens them with.

5. Explain what has upset Mr. Jaggers in chapter 20.

6. Discuss the character of Wemmick.

7. Illustrate Barnard‟s Inn.

8. Explain where Pip has encountered Mr. Pocket before.

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Aim: What new insight does Herbert Pocket offer for Pip into Miss Havisham‟s past?

Word Work: Copy the "Words for Everyday Use" and the footnotes for chapters 22 and 23.

Motivation: Using the word work from chapters 20 and 21 fill in the blanks below.

1> People are often put on trial for _______________ behavior.

2> Students who are reading Great Expectations by Charles Dickens are usually not

_____________.

3> Failing Mrs. Cooper‟s class could possibly be ___________________ to your health.

4> When people take their vows in past time women were supposed to be ___________(without

the ly) to their husbands.

5> There are certain behaviors which would cause someone to be _______________.

6> The parent _________, “What do you mean you are failing?”

7> Clowns are paid to act ______________________.

8> When the student failed their class they were __________ or _______________.

9> To make this world a cleaner place we should ______________ our garbage.

Independent Reading: Read chapters 22-23 in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

Independent Writing: Answer the following text based questions based on chapters 22-23.

1. Explain who Herbert Pocket is.

2. List 15-20 new things Pip learns about Miss Havisham from Herbert Pocket. (in your

Reader’s Journal)

3. Discuss Herbert‟s goals.

4. Explain Herbert‟s job and how much money he makes.

5. Explain what look about you means on page 192.

6. Explain how Herbert‟s attitude toward life similar to the attitude he had while Pip was beating

him up.

7. Characterize Mr. Pocket the way an author characterizes character.

8. Characterize Mrs. Pocket the way an author characterizes character.

9. Discuss what Pip wants to excel in. Discuss the support he obtains and his concerns.

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Aim: How do chapters 24 and 25 reveal aspects of Mr. Wemmick and Mr. Jaggers?

Literary Terms:

Dialogue- a conversation involving two or more people or characters.

character- a person or an animal who plays a role in the action of a literary work

One dimensional character- one who exhibits a single dominant quality or character trait

Three dimensional character- one who exhibits the complexity of traits associated with actual

human beings

Motif-any element that recurs in one or more works of literature

Aphorism-short saying or a pointed statement

Word Work: Copy the words for everyday use and footnotes in chapters 24 and 25.

Independent Reading: Read chapters 24 and 25 of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

Independent Writing Answer the “Reviewing the Selection” and “Understanding Literature”

questions on pages 221-223.

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Aim: How are the men in Pip's life shaping him as a gentleman?

Motivation: Answer the following questions based on chapters 24 and 25.

1. Discuss the purpose of Pip's tutoring.

2. Compare and contrast Mr. Jaggers to Mr. Wemmick.

3. Explain what made Mr. Drummle unpleasant in the opening of chapter 25.

4. List the positive and negative things Pip notices about Startop.

5. Evaluate how well Pip is managing his money.

6. Discuss Wemmick's attitude about life at home and work in paragraph 2 on page 219.

7. Explain who the "aged" is.

Word Work: Copy the “words for everyday use” and footnotes for chapters 26-27.

Independent Reading: Read chapters 26 and 27.


1. Compare and contrast the dinner at Mr. Wemmicks in chapter 25 to the one at Mr. Jaggers in

chapter 26.

2. Describe the character of Molly.

3. Discuss the heated discussion about money which occurs on page 229. Discuss what it implies

about each of the participants in the conversation.

4. Characterize Mr. Drummle based on chapter 26 and discuss why he dislikes others.

5. Explain the animal Mr. Jaggers assign to Mr. Drummle as a characteristic and why.

6. Discuss Mr. Jagger's warning at the end of chapter 26.

7. Summarize Joe's visit with Pip.

8. Evaluate and discuss which of the men in Pip's life is best shaping him to be a gentleman.

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Day 21: Great Expectations Book 2: Chapters 28-29. Aim: How does Pip's return home present new conflicts for him?

Motivation:

Part 1:

What was the main reason for Joe's visit?

Part 2: Fill in the blank based on words from chapters 26 and 27.

1. At Christmas time some people place ________ on their door.

2. The shy boy was ________ in front of the crowd.

3. Gymnasts need to be __________________ to be successful.

4. When we set the dinner table we use a __________________.

5. Super heroes tend to have __________________.

6. One of my pet peeves is __________________.

7. On a storm day the weather tends to be __________________.

8. Students who are disruptive tend to be __________________.

9. As a teacher I __________________ students to dream big, work hard and achieve what

doubters might believe is the impossible.

Word Work: Copy the “Words for Everyday Use” and footnotes for chapters 28 and 29.



1. Summarize Pip's trip home in chapter 28. Include the conflicts and types of conflicts.

2. Discuss Pip's thoughts as he waits to go and see Miss Havisham.

3. Cite the textual evidence where Pip explains his love for Estella on page 248. Explain the

aspects of his character this declaration reveal.

4. Explain the scene with the person who opens the gate for Pip at Miss Havisham's home.

Discuss the suspense it could cause.

5. Discuss why Sarah Pocket is envious of Pip. Explain how she responds to him.

6. Describe in detail Pip's encounter with Estella in chapter 29. (at least 5 sentences)

7. Explain why he decides not to see Joe on this visit and what this reveals about his character.

8. Explain how the following quote reveals how Estella feels about Pip at this point of the story,

"Come! You shall not shed tears for my cruelty today; you shall be my page, and give me your

shoulder." (255)

9. Discuss what Miss Havisham urges Pip to do.

10. Explain what Pip compares admonition to.

11. According to Miss Havisham, what is real love and to whom does she admit this to.

12. Explain her interaction with Mr. Jaggers.

13. State what Pip will never see.

14. Describe Mr. Jaggers interactions with Pip, Estella and Sarah Pocket.

15. Discuss Pip's conflicts at the end of chapter 29 and the types.

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Aim: How does Herbert and the play speak to Pip‟s conscience?

Motivation: Make 3 predictions about the way the book will end involving the following people Pip,

Miss Havisham, Estella, Herbert and Biddy.

Literary Terms:

Comic relief- a humorous scene that relieves the seriousness or emotional intensity of the story

Paradoxically- a statement whose two parts seem contradictory yet make sense with more thought.

"They have ears but hear not."

Foreshadowing- the act of presenting materials that hint at events to occur later in a story.

Word Work- Copy the “Words for Everyday Use” and Footnotes for chapters 30-31.


Independent Writing: Answer “Understanding Literature” and “Literature Review” on pages 277-

278.

Day 23: Great Expectations Book 2: Review of chapters 1-31 Part 2

Aim: What literary devices helped to propel the action of the plot and reveal aspects of the

characters in Great Expectations by Charles Dickens chapters 1-31?

Independent Writing: Review Packet of chapters 1-31.

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Day 24: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: Book 2: Chapters 32 and 33

Aim: How can the symbolism of a prison be tied to Pip‟s relationship with Estella?

Motivation: Answer the following questions based on chapters 30-31

1. Discuss the relationship between Pip and the Trabb boy.

2. After Pip‟s confession about Estella to Herbert state what he recommends on page 267.

3. Explain what is meant by Herbert saying, “I am quite free from the flavor of sour grapes, upon

my soul and honor!”

4. Discuss what Herbert says about children of unsuitable marriages.

5. Explain why Herbert is hesitant in getting married.

6. Cite the textual evidence of what Pip and Herbert promise one another.

7. Assess the effect of the ghost in the play in chapter 31.

8. Discuss how the audience responds when the prince voices his doubt about whether it is nobler

to suffer.

9. Explain how Pip feels about Mr. Wopsle.

10. Once again Pip has a nightmare, contrast this nightmare and the ones he previously had.

11. Infer what the play might imply for Pip‟s life.

Word Work: Copy the Words for Everyday Use and footnotes for chapters 32-33.

Independent Writing: Read chapters 32 and 33 of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

1. Discuss where Wemmick takes Pip.

2. Explain the relationship between Wemmick and the people he takes Pip to visit.

3. Compare and contrast the wardens‟ at Newgate prison treatment of Wemmick to Mr. Jaggers.

4. Discuss Mr. Jaggers strategy on page 284.

5. Discuss the connection Pip makes to this visit.

6. On pages 285-290 Pip and Estella once again come in contact with one another. Summarize

their time together this time around. Include new things Pip learns about their relationship.

7. How can the symbolism of a prison be tied to Pip‟s relationship with Estella?

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Day 25: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: Chapters 34 and 35

Aim: What other tragedy causes Pip more conflict?

Motivation: Use the “Words for Everyday Use” and footnotes to fill in the following blanks based on

chapters 32-33

1. Your enemy usually causes _________________.

2. People who overthrow their government are NOT ________________.

3. The young lady who was sick with the flu face had a _______________.

4. Some teachers make their students feel as if they are ________________.

5. Students often complain that Mrs. Cooper‟s work is _________________ and it makes them

___________ to do it.

6. When people see the homeless they tend to think they are _______________.

7. People who are sarcastic when they speak are usually called ______________.

8. In the news they have discussed ______________ abusing prisoners.

9. People who tend to fall asleep with a candle burning causes ________________.

Word Work: Copy the Words for Everyday Use and footnotes for chapters 34-35

.Independent Writing: Read chapters 34 and 35 of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

1. Discuss what Pip begins to realize at the beginning of chapter 34.

2. Explain what Pip feels guilty about.

3. Evaluate whether the Finches is a club one should be a member of. Be sure to explain what

they do.

4. Analyze what paragraph 2 means on page 294.

5. Explain what Pip thinks of his business sense. Explain why this is ironic.

6. Critique Pip‟s method of leaving a generous margin in their budget. Include what the method

includes.

7. Explain what causes Pip to return home.

8. Cite the textual evidence which shows the emotional state Joe is in at the beginning of chapter

35.

9. Describe the funeral in detail.

10. Discuss the disagreement Biddy and Pip has.

11. Explain Biddy‟s plans are for her future.

12. Infer what Mrs. Joe was trying to say on her death bed.

13. Describe what Orlick does that bothers Biddy and how Pip says he will handle it.

14. Infer why Biddy doesn‟t say anything when Pip tells her he won‟t leave Joe alone.

15. Explain what Pip admits at the closing of chapter 35.

16. Analyze how many times the mists appear in Pip‟s life and what they could symbolize.

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Aim: What other tragedy causes Pip more conflict?

Motivation:

1. Discuss the literal and figurative symbolic meanings of the following as it applies to Pip:

File, chains, marsh, weather , the color yellow and nightmares/dreams.

Literary Terms:

Three dimensional/full/rounded character: one who exhibits the complexity of traits associate with

actual beings.

Simile- comparison of two things using like or as

Extended metaphor: a point by point presentation of one thing as though it were another; the two

things being compared are quite different from each other.

Word Work:

Juxtapose: to place close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast

Turmoil- a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance

*Copy the “Words for Everyday Use” and footnotes for chapters 36-37.


Independent Writing: Complete the “Reviewing the Selection” and “Understanding Literature” on

pages 321-322.

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Aim: What type of irony occurs at the end of Part Two of Great Expectations by Charles

Dickens?

Motivation:

1. Summarize chapters‟ 36 and 37 in 10 sentences.

2. Predict who Pip‟s benefactor is and why.

Word Work: Copy the Words for Everyday Use and footnotes for chapters 38-39.


Independent Writing: Answer the following questions based on chapter 38 and 39 of Great

Expectations by Charles Dickens.

1. Discuss the relationship between the Brandleys and Estella.

2. Cite the textual evidence which shows how Estella treated Pip at the Brandleys and what this causes

him.

3. Discuss the realization Pip comes to about his relationship with Estella in regards to Miss

Havisham.

4. Discuss the argument between Estella and Miss Havisham.

5. Explain what Miss Havisham wants on page 327.

6. Discuss what Miss Havisham has done to make Estella who she is. Cite the metaphor Estella uses

to communicate her point and interpret it.

7. Explain the change between Estella and Miss Havisham.

8. On page 332 explain why Pip is disgruntled.

9. Discuss Estella‟s plan for her suitors.

10. Discuss the conversation Pip and Estella have on page 334 and the effect of it.

11. List 10 events which occur in chapter 39 which propel the action for the rest of the novel.

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Day 28: Embedded Task #2

Aim: Embedded Task #2: Create a newspaper article based on Book 2 of the novel

PARTS of the News ARTICLE

1. Headline- title of the news article

2. Sub-headline- main idea of the article

3. Byline- author of the news article

4. Dateline- where and when the story takes place

5. Body- Who the article is about and what happened

6. captions- words under the picture

7. picture- illustration representing something in the article

Embedded Task 2

RL.8.1, RL.8.7, W.8.2

Consider chapters 20-39 and rewrite the selection in the form of a newsworthy event. In groups or

individually, produce a script for a newscast; either in the form of a skit, a video or a news article. The

newscast or article itself must represent an objective representation of the event. All character

interviews must capture the tone and perspective the characters maintain in the novel.

How does this event propels the unfolding of the plot and future events in the story?

When editing scripts:

1. Students will analyze relevant facts in a textual selection.

2. Students must analyze the target audience, the tone, point of view, choose characters that will be

interviewed, learn and prepare interviews, use direct quotes, and refine final script.

3. *If the students choose a news broadcast or script, they will either act out the newscast or film it for

viewing in the classroom.

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Sample Newspaper article

Headline

subhead line byline

dateline

Picture &

caption

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Day29: Great Expectations by Charles

Dickens: Chapters 40 and 41 Aim: How does Provis showing up complicate Pip‟s life?

Literary Term:

Personification-giving human traits to objects or ideas

Word Work: Copy the footnotes and Words for Everyday Use.


Independent Writing: Answer the following questions:

1. State Pip‟s problem at the opening of chapter 40 and how he plans to handle it.

2. Discuss what Pip finds when he goes downstairs on page 348.

3. What disturbing news does the watchman tell Pi p include details.

4. Decipher between the convict‟s real and alias name.

5. Explain how Magwitch knows Mr. Jaggers.

6. Cite the simile once again used in paragraph one on page 352 to discuss Magwitch‟s eating habits.

Is this considered a flashback why or why not?

7. Cite the textual evidence which shows something being personified in the last paragraph of page

354. Explain the personification.

8. Explain the plan and describe the change Magwitch undergoes.

9. Discuss the scene with Mr. Jaggers on page 356-357.

10. There is a saying, "You can take the boy out of the country, but not the country out of the boy”,

cite the textual evidence Pip used to describe Magwitch which is similar to that saying on the bottom

of page 358.

11. Discuss the urge which comes over Pip at the end of chapter 40.

12. In the opening of chapter 41, discuss what Magwitch is proud of and whether Pip shares his

feelings.

13. List the facts which make it difficult for Pip to get away from Magwitch.

14. Discuss the warning Herbert gives to Pip on page 364.

15. Explain what Pip decides to do about his relationship with Magwitch at the end of chapter 41.

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Day30: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: Chapters 42 and 43

Aim: How are the convicts from Book 1 chapters 1-5 tied to the other characters in the novel?

Motivation: Explain what has been the most shocking event in the novel thus far.

Literary Terms:

irony- difference between appearance and reality

irony of situation- an event that occurs that violates the expectations of the characters, the

reader or the audience

analogy- comparison of two things that are alike in some respects but different in others

allusion- a rhetorical technique in which a reference is made to a person, event, object, or

work from history or literature.

Word Work: Copy the footnotes and "Words for Everyday Use"


Independent Writing: Answer the questions on pages 381 and 382 “Reviewing the Selection” and

“Understanding Literature” in Great Expectations the novel.

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Aim: How is Pip's visit with Miss Havisham and Estella similar yet different to past times?

Motivation: Answer the following questions based on chapters 42 and 43 of Great Expectations.

1. Where did Abel Magwitch meet Compeyson?

2. Explain who Compeyson is and the relationships he has with the other characters in the story.

Include why Magwitch despises him so much.

3. What "jobs" did Compeyson hold?

4. "He had no more heart than an iron file, he was as cold as death, and he the head of the devil afore

mentioned," (370) is an example of what type of literary device.

5. Explain who Arthur is and the relationships he has with other characters in the story.

6. When Arthur says, “„Sally, she really is upstairs alonger, e, now and I can't get rid of her. She's all

in white, he says, 'wi' white flowers in her hair, and she's awful mad, and she's got a shroud hanging

over her arm, and she says she'll put it one at five in the morning.'...'I don't know she's there,' says

Arthur shivering dreadful with the horrors, 'but she's standing in the corner at the foot of the bed, awful

mad. And over her heart's broke-you broke it!-there's drops of blood,'" (370-371) infer who he might

be talking about.

7. State what Magwitch unwittingly reveals about himself on page 372.

8. Infer why there was disgust in the conversation between Pip and Drummle in chapter 43.

Word Work: Copy the footnotes and "Words for Everyday Use".

Independent Reading: Read chapters 44 and 45 of Great Expectations.

Independent Writing: Answer the following questions based on the chapters.

1. Discuss how Miss Havisham reacts when Pip asked her why she would lead him to believe she was

his benefactor.

2. Discuss what Pip asks Miss Havisham to do.

3. Illustrate the interaction between Pip and Estella as he pours out his heart to her.

4. Analyze what Estella means when she says, "It is in the nature formed within me."

5. State the devastating news Pip receives from Estella and his reaction.

6. Compare and contrast an allusion which could be made to a short story we read earlier in the year.

State the story and the scene based on the last paragraph on page 388-to the top of 389.

7. Discuss Miss Havisham's reaction after Pip pours out his heart and leaves. Explain why this is

ironic.

8. Explain why Pip doesn't return to his house after leaving Satis House and what frightens and

worries him.

9. Discuss who sent the note to Pip and why he sent it.

10. List the reasons given why Clara's home is a good place for Magwitch.

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Aim: How does the minor character, Clara, propel the action of the novel?

Motivation: Choose a word from chapters 44 and 45 footnotes or “Words for Everyday Use” to fill in

the missing vocabulary words.

1. The student who didn‟t like to their homework themselves and tries to use someone else‟s

homework was trying to be _______________.

2. When the student from #1 did this they felt the teacher‟s ______________.

3. Although the student felt her answer from #2, the teacher ________ from yelling.

4. When they tried to apologize the teacher was ______________.

5. Their apology was basically ______________.

6. It was basically this because the teacher was ________________.

7. After all of this the student became ___________________.

8. Some students feel when Mrs. Cooper gives them a lot of work she is acting like a

__________.

9. Horror movies tend to have a figure _________________.

10. The Greeks or Romans might have believed in _____________________.

11. When couples go out they usually are ___________________.

12. In Social Studies while studying immigrants, you probably learned they lived in ___________.


Independent Reading: Read chapters 46 and 47 of Great Expectations.

Independent Writing: Answer the following questions.

1. Describe Clara‟s parents.

2. Explain Mrs. Whimple‟s relationship to Clara.

3. Compare Clara‟s situation with Mrs. Whimple to Joe‟s relationship with Biddy.

4. Compare and contrast Herbert‟s relationship with Clara to Pip‟s relationship with Estella.

5. Discuss the scheme and signal Pip, Herbert and Magwitch concoct.

6. Discuss Magwitch‟s second alias and the guise he is staying at while living at Clara‟s home.

7. Explain what has happened with Pip‟s finances and how he describes his life at this stage of the

book.

8. Explain what frightens Pip when he talks to Mr. Wopsle after the play. Cite the textual

evidence which explain about how Pip feels about the situation.

9. At the closing of chapter 47, explain what Pip and Herbert decide to do.

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Aim: What further connections are made between characters in the novel?

Motivation: In your Reader‟s Journal in a 1 page response, discuss how the following characters are

connected: Pip, Magwitch, Miss Havisham, Estella, Arthur, Compeyson, Mr. Jaggers, and Molly.

Literary Terms

tone- the emotional attitude toward the reader or toward the subject implied by a literary work.

(ie. ironic, playful, sarcastic, serious, sincere)

personification- an idea, animal or thing described as if it was a person

dynamic character- one who changes during the course of the action of a story.

characterization- use of literary techniques (Physical traits {looks}, Dialogue {conversation},

Actions (things the character does}, Attire {clothing}, Opinions/Point of View {the way a

character thinks feels or their beliefs}, Other People's opinion of the character) used to create a

character.



Independent Writing: Answer the questions on pages 430 and 431 “Reviewing the Selection” and

“Understanding Literature” in Great Expectations the novel.

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Day 34: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: Embedded Task #3

Aim: What sub-themes make Great Expectations by Charles Dickens still relevant today?

Motivation: What are some sub-themes in the novel?


Classics Embedded Task #3:

In a four (4) paragraphs well formatted essay:

Analyze three (3) sub-themes in the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

Find one (1) current news/journal article which relates to one of the sub-themes.

Write 3 paragraphs discussing one of the sub-themes and how it reveals aspects of the

character and propels the action of the novel. Each sub-theme gets its own paragraph.

Write a 1 paragraph summary of the news/journal article.

*Must be typed, 12pt font, double space with direct quotes and page #s.

*The news/journal article should be attached.

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Aim: How are the people in Pip’s life tied together?

Motivation: Answer the questions based on chapters 48 and 49.

1. During the dinner explain the way Wemmick responds to Pip.

2. Discuss the note Pip receives.

3. Describe how Jaggers thinks Drummle and Estella‟s marriage will be like and Pip‟s response

to this.

4. Infer why Pip says there is a right twin and wrong twin, include who he is referring to.

5. Summarize Molly‟s background and her relationship with Mr. Jaggers.

6. Examine how Miss Havisham is feeling about the action she has taken in her life on pages 424-

425.

7. Summarize Estella‟s early years, before we were introduced to her in the novel.

8. Describe the scene at the end of chapter 49 and how it propels the action the novel.

Word Work: Copy the footnotes and Words for Everyday Use

Independent Reading: Read chapters 50 and 51of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

Independent Writing: Answer the questions based on chapters 50 and 51.

1. Assess the damage Pip received from the actions of Miss Havisham in chapter 49.

2. Analyze Pip and Herbert‟s friendship.

3. Draw conclusions about the type of man Magwitch was based on the story he told Herbert.

4. Draw conclusions about the type of woman Molly was based on Magwitch and Mr. Jagger‟s

depiction of her.

5. Cite the textual evidence which shows Mr. Jaggers reaction to the news of Estella‟s father and

what it implies.

6. Compare the way Mr. Jaggers said orphans were treated to the way you read about how

orphans were treated in the historical background earlier on in the beginning of the novel.

7. List the reasons Mr. Jaggers feels it is best to keep what Pip knows a secret.

8. Explain why Mike was kicked out of Jagger‟s office and infer what this implies about Mr.

Jaggers and Mr. Wemmick and the types of clients they take cases for.

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Aim: How does Pip‟s return to the Marshes add more conflict to his life?




1. Discuss Pip‟s physical condition at the beginning of chapter 52.

2. Discuss the new plan.

3. Explain the man vs. self-conflict Pip has on pages 446-447.

4. State what Pumblechook is bragging about.

5. Discuss the realization Pip comes to at the end of chapter 52.

6. Describe the mood of the marshes at the beginning of chapter 53.

7. Discuss the violent shock Pip receives on page 451.

8. Summarize in detail Pip‟s encounter with Orlick. (at least 2 paragraphs)

9. List Pip‟s fears and regrets.

10. Orlick refers to Pip as wolf, Wemmick and Jaggers refer to Drummle as spider compare and

contrast these two animals and these two men. Whose name is more fitting their description?

11. Discuss the effect alcohol has on Orlick.

12. State the crime Orlick confesses to and why he blames Pip for it.

13. Infer why Orlick has followed Pip all these years.

14. Explain why Pip cries out on page 457.

15. Discuss the irony in who saves Pip.

16. Discuss what happened to Pip‟s arms.

17. State why Herbert came.

18. Explain what Pip and Herbert decide on page 459.

19. Discuss the imagery in paragraph 1 on page 461 and infer figuratively what it means.

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Aim: How does happiness and sadness visit Pip‟s life?

Motivation: Using the footnotes and "Words for Everyday Use" from chapters 52 and 53, fill in the

blanks below.

1. The accused kept __________ he was involved in the crime.

2. When the friends got into an argument they gave each other the _______________.

3. Most men would not want to marry a __________________.

4. __________ the eighth grade, most students will go to high school.

5. My ________ is bothering me; I think I need a cough drop.

6. There was an __________ from the mayor banning smoking in public buildings.

7. People who are ____________ can't make up their minds.

Literary Terms:

Falling action- all the events which follow the climax

Motivation- a force that moves a character to think, feels, or behave in a certain way.

Bildungsroman- a novel that tells the story of the growth of a character from youth to adulthood.



Independent Writing: Complete Reviewing the Selection and Understanding Literature on pages

483-484.

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Aim: What has happened to the major and minor characters Great Expectations by Charles Dickens?

Motivation:

1. Summarize (5-6 sentences) the scene on the river.

2. Compare and contrast Magwitch‟s life in England to Australia.

3. Cite the textual evidence which shows Magwitch‟s philosophy.

4. Describe the character of Jack and his purpose it the novel.

5. Discuss the change in Pip‟s feeling towards Magwitch.

6. State what Magwitch says about his capture and what Pip realizes.

7. State Pip‟s vow.

8. Explain why the trial was delayed.

9. Discuss why Jaggers is angry with Pip.

10. Explain Compeyson‟s apparent motive.

11. State what Magwitch wants Pip to inherit.



1. Discuss Magwitch's sentence.

2. Summarize the scene with Pip and Magwitch.

3. Cite the textual evidence which shows what Pip revels to Magwitch as he lies dying.

4. Explain why Pip was arrested.

5. Explain why Joe returns to Pip.

6. Describe how Joe takes care of Pip.

7. Explain what happened to Magwitch, Miss Havisham, and Orlick.

8. Discuss Pip's plans.

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Day 39: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: Chapters 58- The Revised Ending of Great Expectations.

Aim: What is the definition of a gentleman based on Charles Dickens description in Great

Expectations?

Motivation: Using the footnotes and "Words for Everyday Use" from chapters 56 and 57, fill in the

blanks below.

1. Some students‟ grades have ________________ since the first quarter.

2. The groom told his bride on their wedding day, my love for you is _______________.

3. At the funeral many people were __________________.

4. While reading some students minds start __________________.

5. The mother _______________ sang her baby to sleep.

6. Proven __________ should be ____________(d).

Literary Terms:

Effect- the general impression or emotional impact a literary work achieves

Symbol- is a thing that stands for or represents both itself and something else.

Ambiguity- is a statement that has a double meaning that cannot be clearly resolved.

Independent Reading: Great Expectations chapters 58- The Revised Ending of Great Expectations.

Independent Writing: Great Expectations pages 515-516 “Responding to the Selection”, “Reviewing

the Selection” and “Understanding Literature.”

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Day 40: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: Characterization

Aim: How does Charles Dickens characterize his major and minor characters based on

characterization techniques we have previously learned?

Independent Writing: In your Reader's Journal, characterize the following characters based on the

way Dickens used in characterization in Great Expectations: Joe, Mrs. Joe Gargery, Philip, Estella,

Miss Havisham, the Convict, Biddy and Herbert Pocket.

Shared Writing: We will go over their responses.

Day 41: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: Themes and Literary Devices

Aim: To further analyze the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens.

Independent Writing: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens pages 522-523. Take each Critical

Writing Activity and write a 1-2 page response for each make sure use direct quotes and page

numbers.

*All together you should have 6 different entries at least 1 page each.

of the text, including its relationship to the characters

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