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Short Story Unit. A Refresher on Literary Terms. Day 1: Intro to Unit/”MDG”. Vocab Packet: Work on sentences, pictures, etc Unit Focus: Exposure to new literature and authors Refresher on literary terms Theme and Character analysis - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Short Story UnitA Refresher on Literary Terms
Day 1: Intro to Unit/”MDG” Vocab Packet: Work on sentences, pictures, etc Unit Focus:
Exposure to new literature and authors Refresher on literary terms Theme and Character analysis
Overview on how to take notes from the text book using format in packet
Time to work in class on taking notes for plot and setting
“MDG” Quiz: 8 points1. Where are the men headed? (1 point)2. Why is the island called Ship-Trap Island? (1 point)3. What happened to Rainsford on the boat? (This
changes everything for him). (1 point)4. What does Zaroff hunt? (1 point)5. Why does he hunt this animal? (1 point)6. What’s one way Rainsford holds off Zaroff? (1
point)7. How does Rainsford escape the torture? (1 point)
His mode of travel that saves him!8. Who sleeps in the bed at the close of the story? (1
point)
Day 2: “MDG” Plot activity in packet on “MDG”; you
cannot use your packet for the first part. Test your knowledge!
Large group share/Discuss Setting Notes due tomorrow
“MDG” Setting Spelling Quiz/DOL Quiz Find a partner and work through the setting
– finding text evidence to prove your setting. Large Group Discussion on “MDG”
What happens to Rainsford next? Reactions to what Rainsford did. . . If you were Rainsford, what would you have
done? Why do you think Zaroff chose to hunt
humans? Was he crazy?
Character Next short story “Thank You Ma’am” to
read for Tuesday w/notes Time to take character notes on page 5
in packet Time to read short story for Tuesday
Tuesday Agenda: “Thank You” Work on Vocab Packet: sentences, pictures,
synonyms. When finished, create flashcards. Questions on “Thank You” Quiz on “Thank You” Character Notes – p. 12 in packet (p. 5 should
be done) – 15 mins Character Activity
“Thank You” Quiz (8 points)
1. What does Roger try to steal from Mrs. Jones? What happens? (2 points)
2. Where does Mrs. Jones take Roger? (1 pt.)
3. What does Mrs. Jones do with Roger once they arrive? (2 things) (2 points)
4. Why did he try to steal her pocketbook? (1 pt)
5. What does she give him before he leaves? (1pt)
6. What does Roger say when he leaves? (1 pt)
“Thank you Ma’am” Discussion
Wednesday: Intro to Tribute Speech Read “Mother to Son” and analyze
(p.115) Intro to Tribute Speech – Intro due Thurs Focus on
Establishing a thesis that answers why Come up with three reasons why
Read “Full Circle” for Friday & ½ POV Notes
Introductions: Should Contain Attention Getter: Grab the audiences attention
and get us to WANT to listen Fact Interesting story tied to your speech Statistic Paint a picture for us Avoid the “question” unless it’s really good, and
you’re going to talk about it with the audience. Transition: Explain the attention getter and how it
ties to your topic: person you admire the most Thesis: We already wrote this Preview: List the three stories you will tell
Thursday Speech Work Day
Intro’s: Check off in class
Tomorrow “Full Circle” due & ½ of POV Notes Set up Body Paragraphs: Each point you have
listed will become a body paragraph/note card – Body Paragraphs due TUESDAY1. Topic Sentence – remind us of your thesis and
state your example2. Tell us example/story that proves your point3. Explain how it proves your point4. Restate your topic sentence.
Friday “Full Circle” Vocab/DOL Quiz Quiz on “Full Circle” POV Note Time: 15 minutes/Work on
Speech note cards Discuss Story POV Activity
Storyboard out the story from another person’s point of view. Identify the exposition, rising action, etc (all plot terms).
“Full Circle” Quiz (7 points)1. What kind of vehicle kills Caroline? (1 pt)2. In addition to being hit, what happened
to Caroline? (1pt)3. What’s wrong with the name of the
witness at the scene? (1pt)4. What does Kinsey pin up above her
desk? Why? (2 points)5. What is wrong with the license plates
they have? (1 pt)6. Where did Terry Layton die? (1 pt)
Tuesday: Conclusions & “Interlopers”1. DOL2. Review Conclusions: Speeches Start
Thurs – check in body paragraphs3. Notes on page _______4. Read “Interlopers” for tomorrow5. Check in speech body paragraphs
Conclusions Conclusion Should Contain
Restate Thesis: restate your thesis in new wording Restate Preview: restate your preview in new
wording Leave us thinking: Use what we learned from your
person and turn that into a lesson for us on how to live life!
You must have a COPY of your speech turned in on Thursday. Please see the order.
Wednesday: Speech Reminders & “Interlopers”1. Review speech requirements2. Review Note Card Set-up3. Speech Order4. “Interlopers” Quiz5. Activity/Discuss “Interlopers”6. Vocab: Work on packet
Note Card Sample1) Dad = Support system with troubles at
school1) 8th grade @ locker
1) Started talking to me2) Remembered dad’s advice3) I ended up being nice
2) CM: B/c of dad’s support, learned to be nice; dad’s advice got me through
3) Dad – support system with school
Speech Day Reminders Graded on Volume and EYE contact PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE Have good, easy to read note cards Find a spot to talk to – Bucky, wall,
people’s foreheads!
Speech OrderTHURSDAY1. Schaetzel,
Hannah L. 2. Henning, Michael
S. 3. Kreutzer, Maggie4. Comerford,
Kaitlyn M. 5. Hedinger, Emily6. Esposito, Tyler 7. Schulz, Alexa 8. Oduro, Kofi A. 9. Patel, Kuntal D. 10. Heer, Elizabeth
FRIDAY1. Ebsen, Mason J. 2. Gramoll, Dayne3. Newman, Noelle4. Mahler, Juliana5. Mao, William 6. Lydon, Shyanne 7. Thiel, Zachary 8. Bialzik, Alyssa
D. 9. Grambow,
Brandon M. 10. Zembruski,
Nadia M.11. Castaneda,
Manuel JR12. Ulickey, Austin 13. Brodell, Jason 14. de Gail, Joseph
MONDAY1. Young,
DaShaun M. 2. Acker, Joshua3. Batchelor,
Madeline R.
“Interlopers” Quiz (8 pts)1. What type of narrator is used in this story? (BE
SPECIFIC!) (1pt)2. Why are the two families fighting? (1pt)3. What happens that prevents the men from killing each
other immediately? (1pt)4. Who do Georg and Ulrich think will save each of them?
(1pt)5. What happens to the men’s relationship as they are
stuck in the forest? (1pt)6. What “hears” the men yelling and comes? (1pt)7. What happens to the men in the end? (1pt)8. What is this type of ending called? (1pt)
“Interlopers” Discussion & Activity
Quiz on story Plan out a new ending to the short story Large Group discussion
How did narrator affect this story? What is ironic about this story? What tone does Sake create throughout this story? What is the theme of this story? What does this story say about humans? Is it true? How does it hurt us as a society? How do we change?
Thursday Schedule SPEECHES
Friday Schedule Vocab & DOL Quiz Speeches Read “The Necklace” for Tuesday
Tuesday: “The Necklace” Vocab Work Time “Necklace” quiz “Necklace” activity Discussion Character Analysis Paragraph
“The Necklace” Quiz1. Why is this story called the necklace? (1 point)2. What happens to the necklace? (1 point)3. What type of narrator does this story use? (1
point)4. This conflict of this story is woman v. society.
Explain why. (1 point)5. What does Mme. Loisel have to do? Her
husband have to do? How does it affect them? (3 points)
6. What does Mme. Loisel find out when she runs into Mme. Forestier on the street? (1 point)
Character Analysis Pick a character from all of the stories we’ve
read that you like the most Fill out the sheet about them Bottom of the page, write down what the
character has taught us about life. What was their purpose in the story?
Now, create a thesis. Argue why this character was part of the story. (Using the lesson you just wrote)
Text Evidence: Write down a spot in the story where you can prove your thesis or point.
Wednesday: “Cask”/Paragraph Vocab – 2 week test Friday Paragraph Work Read “Cask of Amontillado” (p.210) for
tomorrow – Notes are REQUIRED Work time on reading/paragraphs
Montresor – Italian nobleman who’s narrating story.
He mad at Fortunato b/c he has insulted Montresor
Montresor has vowed to get revenge Montresor meets Fortunato at the
caranaval – fakes being nice, offers him to come over for some amontillado.
Character Analysis Paragraph Well developed paragraph: DUE Tomorrow!
Thesis Lead into book example: Establish physical setting and what’s happening Book Example to prove point Explain Restate TS(TS)In the short story, “Thank You Ma’am” by Langston Hughes, the author creates a female protagonist named Mrs. Jones. Through Mrs. Jones strong-minded personality, she teaches readers that while there will be consequences for every action they will teach people something for the future. (LI)At one point in the story, Roger, a young boy, has just tried to rob Mrs. Jone’s purse. Mrs. Jones instead turns and grabs him and says, (Exmp) “Who do you think you are? You are coming with me. You’re not going to rob me. Get up and let’s go.” (Langston 124) (Explain)Mrs. Jones is very strong willed in this situation and refuses to back down despite being threatened. She choses to stand up and fight. Through her fight she shows how every action a person takes will have consequences. People have to be ready to face the result of their actions. (RT)Clearly Mrs. Jones strong personality teaches readers that there will be consequences for their actions.
“Cask Of Amontillado” Vocab Flashcards Cask (pg. 17) in packet
Take notes on Literary Terms Read the selection assigned to you &
synthesize your reading Meet group
Share reading Plot “Cask” Discuss reactions to ending
Thesis & Preview Step 1: Write a thesis – argue what you think the
author is teaching us through your character – what is the message readers learn about life through your character? What characteristic does she have that teaches us that? Mrs. Jones teaches readers to always stand up for
themselves Strong willed personality
Step 2: Find two places in the story where you can prove that point When she grabs Roger on the street When she brings Roger home and lectures him
Introduction & Topic Sentences
Thesis & Preview Through Mrs. Jones strong-willed personality, she teaches
readers to always stand up for what is right. She does this when she grabs Roger on the street and when she lectures him at her house.
Topic Sentence #1: Restate the thesis & topic 1 One way Mrs. Jones determined personality teaches readers
to stand up for what is right is when she grabs Roger on the street.
Topic Sentence #2: Restate thesis and Topic 2 Another way Mrs. Jones forceful personality teachers
readers to stand up for what is right is when she lectures him at her house.
Paper: Body Paragraphs: Due Wednesday
This will be just like your speech. Point/Topic Sentence (1 sentence): State your point
with a topic sentence: Mention your thesis and the first place in the story that proves your point
Lead In (1-2 sentences): Describe the setting in the story before your specific lines
Quote: Come up with concrete detail or specific lines from the story – you must quote the story to prove your point
Explain (2-4 sentences): Use thesis words and explain how that example proves your point
Restate Topic Sentence (1 sentence): In NEW words, write your topic sentence.
Sample (TS) Through Mrs. Jones strong-minded personality, she
teaches readers to stand up for themselves when she grabs him on the street. (LI)At one point in the story, Roger, a young boy, has just tried to rob Mrs. Jones purse. Mrs. Jones instead turns and grabs him and says, (Exmp) “Who do you think you are? You are coming with me. You’re not going to rob me. Get up and let’s go.” (Langston 124) (Explain)Mrs. Jones is very strong willed in this situation and refuses to back down despite being threatened. She choses to stand up and fight. She refuses to be a victim in this situation and rather demonstrates that it is impetrative it is to be strong in the face of danger. Through her strength here, she is able to ward off an attack which sends a strong message to readers to always do the same. (RT) Clearly Mrs. Jones strong personality teaches readers to always stand up for themselves.
Text Evidence (MLA Format) You must lead into your quotes. You must have 1-2
sentences that explain the setting at the time in the story. You must put your lines INTO a sentence; do NOT start a
sentence with “. If it’s dialogue or more than 4 lines in your paper, double
indent (like example 2).. At one point in the story, Roger tries to steal and gets caught. He “sheepishly put his head down and followed Mrs. Jones.” (Hughes 34).
At one point in the story, Roger tries to steal and gets caught. Mrs. Jones says to him “’You will never do that again. You don’t know people.’” (Hughes 34)
Day 2 Typing: How to Format MLA Times New Roman Size 12 Evenly double spaced Header in upper right: Lastname pg#,
Times New Roman, Size 12 Works Cited page
Introductions & Conclusions Introduction:
Attention Getter: NO QUESTIONS, a fact, talk about your subject, a famous quote, etc.
Explain your attention getter and how it ties to your thesis
Thesis: Your argument for your paper Preview: Your list of ways (from the story) that prove
your thesis Conclusion:
Transition out of your paper – a word or sentence Restate thesis and preview Leave the reader with advice about life; something
you’ve learned about life from writing your paper.
Day 3 Typing: Works Cited A works cited lets readers know where the
information you used comes from. Formatted in MLA as well
Double spaced Times New Roman, size 12 Part of your paper (has your header!). Should
be the last page of your paper Alphabetized Reverse Indented
Works Cited
Hughes, Langston. “Thank You Ma’m.” Elements of
Literature. Third Course. Ed. Jon Hall. Chicago: Holt
Publishing, 2003. 35- 38. Print.
Lastname, First name. "Title of Essay." Title of Collection. Ed.
Editor's Name(s). City of Publication: Publisher, Year.
Page range of entry. Medium of Publication.