Writing 1/Writing 2—January 6, 2016

• Journal #2:– After completing the Fan-and-Pick “Would You

Rather?” activity, pick two of the questions that you answered and write a detailed response for each question.

– Be sure to:– Include a topic sentence for each paragraph.– Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• Homework:– Returned signed syllabus by Friday.

Appearance Actions MotivationsScary

PowerfulBig

Has fangsIntimidating

Evil eyesEye patchMenacing

Yellow teethUnusual

Take any form

KillsMysterious

MeanSteals from less fortunate

Hurts thingsLies

DestroysDeceptive

GruntsMesses with your head

RevengeJealousy

Traumatic experiencesBad influences

LoyaltyPersonal gain

HateFreedom

MisunderstoodCurious

Passionate

3rd

Appearance Actions MotivationsShadyScary

Look like anythingOrdinary looking

unappealing

Stalk peopleTake innocent people

Intentionally cause painAct angry

Bully Destroy things

Personal relationshipsMisfit

MisunderstoodDeal with emotional issues

Personal gainRevenge

Trust/anger issuesFrighten others

4th

Frankenstein 1931• The following clip is from Boris Karloff’s

1931 version of Frankenstein. • This clip is from when creature is first

brought to life.• As you watch the clip, think about any

characteristics (especially behaviors/appearance) that you would deem “monster-like.”

• http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/384957/Frankenstein-Movie-Clip-Take-Care-Herr-Frankenstein-.html

Guiding Questions

– What different strategies can be used to determine the meaning of unknown words in a text?

– What characteristics can be used to define or label someone or something a “monster”?

– How does the creature develop and change over the course of the text excerpts, and what contributes to these changes?

– By the end of these excerpts, should the creature be labeled a monster? Why or why not?

Close Reading #1

• Start by numbering the paragraphs.• As we read, you will text-code:– Underline any traits that that you think make the

creature “monster-like.”– Circle any traits that make the creature seem

more human. – Pay attention to the highlighted vocabulary, and

we will examine these words when we finish reading.