CharlesCharlesby Shirley Jacksonby Shirley Jackson

Objective: Recognize the plot Objective: Recognize the plot twist in a storytwist in a story

What is a plot twistWhat is a plot twist A plot twist is an unexpected A plot twist is an unexpected

development or turn of eventsdevelopment or turn of events Movie examples:Movie examples:

PsychoPsycho The VillageThe Village

The Sixth SenseThe Sixth Sense The OthersThe Others

Twilight Zone Twilight Zone The Landlady The LandladyShowsShowshttp://www.timvp.com/tzone.html

VocabularyVocabulary

RenounceRenounce

Def: to give up; abandonedDef: to give up; abandoned

He acted He acted insolentlyinsolently when his teacher when his teacher asked him to be quiet.asked him to be quiet.

Def: with bold disrespectDef: with bold disrespect

He warily climbed the mountainHe warily climbed the mountain

Def: cautiouslyDef: cautiously

““Why didn’t I get some juice,” she Why didn’t I get some juice,” she said incredulously.said incredulously.

Def: unbelievinglyDef: unbelievingly

The boy was haggard after his long The boy was haggard after his long dayday

Def: looking worn-out and exhaustedDef: looking worn-out and exhausted

LA - AssignmentLA - Assignment

In ISN, write a summary that In ISN, write a summary that contains the following information. contains the following information. 1. summarize the story 1. summarize the story (use at least two (use at least two of your vocabulary words in the summary and of your vocabulary words in the summary and HIGHLIGHT them)HIGHLIGHT them)

2. describe the plot twist at the end2. describe the plot twist at the end

3. describe the clue the author gives 3. describe the clue the author gives you you to Charles’s identityto Charles’s identity

4. Process at the top4. Process at the top