English 1
Mr. Briggs’ ClassesMonday/TuesdayDecember 7-8, 2008
Objective
Complete the TKM movie and compare and contrast the movie to the novel.
Today we will be preparing for your first semester final exam.
It’s important that you follow directions and remain attentive during the entire period.
Homework for 12-7-09
Put in PSA’s Read “Themes” on pages 208-209 (textbook) Read “The Sniper” on pages 110-114 in IR. Read the poem “Thoughts of Hanoi” on page
115-117 in IR. Complete pages 119-121 in IR. You will turn in
these pages on Tuesday, so cut them out and staple them together.
Homework for 12-8-09
Read the background of the Korean War – page 221 (textbook).
Read “Cranes” pages 222-227 (textbook) Answer questions 1-6 on page 228
(textbook) Due next class
Chapter 4: Comparing Themes
Review pages 208-209 Define theme Universal themes How do you find the story’s theme?
The Final Exam
Comprehensive – covers all aspects of first semester
50 m/c questions You must bring your own #2 pencil for the
scantron Standardized – all English 1 students are taking
the same exam Points – approximately 15% of your grade or
200 points
Let’s review
No notes will be allowed when you take the exam
We will cover chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 10 in your textbook as well as associated readings in your Interactive Readers.
Finals Schedule
Wed. (12/16): 7th Period (dismissal is 3:00)(dismissal is 3:00)
Thur. (12/17): 1st, 2nd, 3rd (dismissal is 1:45)(dismissal is 1:45)
Fri. (12/18): 4th, 5th, 6th (dismissal is 1:45)(dismissal is 1:45)
Chapter One
Textbook – page 2 Plot? What is the plot of a story? Conflict? What is conflict in a story and
why is it important?- External conflict- Internal conflict
Chapter One
Plot diagram? Be able to describe it fully. Parts of a PLOT DIAGRAM – basic
situation, complications, climax and resoluation
Create a plot diagram in your notes What does it mean when a story is in
chronological order?
Chapter One
Flashback vs. flash-forward What does it mean . . . Foreshadowing?
Can you give an example? Setting? (page 48 text) What is a stories
setting? Remember “The Most Dangerous Game”? Mood? Atmosphere? Tone? Images?M
Chapter Two
Character (page 84) – character's speech What is first person narration? When characters speak to one another . . . Difference betwixt dramatic dialogue and
soliloquy? A character’s private thoughts? Direct characterization vs. indirect
characterization?
Chapter Two
(page 96) primary vs. secondary source? About sources . . . Analyze, evaluate, and
evaluate.
Chapter Two
Character Interactions (page 116) Protagonist and the antagonist? What’s a subordinate character? Give examples
from the different stories you have read. Flat, round, static and dynamic characters.
What’s the diff between them all anyways? Meaning of the story? Every story has one
right?
Chapter Three
POV? (page 148) Points of view . . . First, third person limited (page 159), and God view (omniscient view)
Author’s tone and voice. What’s the difference?
Chapter Three
Reliable vs. unreliable narrator . . . Is there a difference? (page 172)
Why should readers draw conclusions when reading?
Dialogue is . . . Narration is . . .
Chapter Four
Themes (page 208): A stories theme is _________ .
Generalized and universal themes . . . Read “Comparing Universal Themes” on
page 210. What does it mean to make inferences
when reading? (page 220)
Chapter Four
Genre – the kind or type of literature (page 244)
Read and review “Comparing a Theme Across Genres” (page 244)
What’s a Narrative Poem? (page 255) Know the difference betwixt a metaphor
and a simile
Chapter Ten
Review “An Introduction to The Odyssey” on page 640 (heroes, epics, rhapsodes, )
Review The Odyssey and your notes What are Odysseus’ character traits? (689) What’s a myth? (page 726) What’s Norse Mythology? Remembering
“The Fenris Wolf”
Miscellaneous Info
Formula fiction: fiction that is written to a plan that satisfies a general taste for upbeat stories
Epithet: word used to insult a person
Extra Credit Opportunity – up to 50 points.
Due Friday at the beginning of classbeginning of class. No exceptions. Papers will not be acceptedwill not be accepted at any other time.
Read “Liberty” (text/page 246) Answer questions 1-6 on page 253 (text). Must
be typed. Complete “Leaving it all behind” – 3 paragraphs.
Must be typed. To receive credit, all questions must be all questions must be
complete and finishedcomplete and finished.