english ii short story unit
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ENGLISH II SHORT STORY UNIT. DO NOT FEAR… A NICE BIG RESEARCH PAPER FOLLOWS ALL OF THE STORIES WE READ . TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/15/2013. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: UNDERSTAND THE “TARGETS” OF ENGLISH II – OUR SHORT STORY UNIT GOALS - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ENGLISH II SHORT STORY UNIT
DO NOT FEA
R…
A NICE BIG RESEARCH
PAPER FOLLO
WS ALL OF
THE STO
RIES WE READ
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: UNDERSTAND THE “TARGETS” OF ENGLISH II – OUR SHORT STORY
UNIT GOALS
RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE UPCOMING SHORT STORIES
DEFINE ALLEGORY AND ANNOTATE EFFECTIVELY HOMEWORK:
“The Masque of the Red Death” – (419) -- Read through/to the top of page 424 – stop at “….save the voice of the clock.” Annotate for allegory in
green
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/15/2013
Please pull out your Tunnel Paper
Please pass it to the first person in your row
Discuss “Targets” – quiz example/basketball
SHORT STORY UNIT PREVIEW
GRAB BOOKS…
YOUR JOB FOR TODAY
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO: Recall the definition of allegory and identify
examples from the text DISTINGUISH ASPECTS OF SYMBOLISM
HOMEWORK: “The Masque of the Red Death” – FINISH READING & continue
to annotate for allegory (green) and symbolism (yellow) and complete handout
BRING INDEPENDENT NOVEL TO CLASS TOMORROW + WORKSHEET CHECK IN TOMORROW
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/16/2013
ALLEGORY: LITERARY WORK (NARRATIVE) IN WHICH
CHARACTERS, OBJECTS, AND EVENTS STAND FOR ABSTRACT
QUALITIES Abstract qualities/ideas:
love & freedomevil & goodness
hell and/or heaven
RECAP ON ALLEGORY
ALLEGORY: LITERARY WORK (NARRATIVE) IN WHICH
CHARACTERS, OBJECTS, AND EVENTS STAND FOR ABSTRACT
QUALITIES Abstract qualities/ideas:
love & freedomevil & goodness
hell and/or heaven
RECAP ON ALLEGORY
An allegory involves using many interconnected symbols or allegorical
figures in such as way that in nearly every element of the narrative has a meaning beyond the literal level, i.e., everything in the narrative is a symbol that relates to other symbols within
the story.
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/18/2013
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:Recall the definition of allegory and identify examples from the
textDiscuss the plot of the story and
its significant events
HOMEWORK: “MRD” Quiz Monday
At the top of 424 – No one appears to be in the seventh room…why?
Why does the music stop at midnight?
After the presence of the stranger… Prospero’s response to the masked figure…
what is he trying to avoid?
WHAT YOU KNOW…
Human Folly is what?
INEVITABLE….
Human Folly Vs. The Inevitability of death
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/21/2013
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:Demonstrate knowledge and understanding
of “Masque of the Red Death”
Please sit Quietly when you are finished – you may work on something else/listen to
music
HOMEWORK:Enjoy your Monday
BRING BOOKS TO CLASS ALL WEEK
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/22/2013YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
determine correct vs. incorrect answers on “Masque of the Red Death” quiz
Demonstrating knowledge of the text
Define Types of Irony and accurately identify types within “Lamb to the Slaughter”
HOMEWORK:Annotate for 3 types irony in
“Lamb to the Slaughter” as you read!Pink - Verbal
Green - SituationalYellow - dramatic
Bring Text book and handout to classTomorrow
IRONYThe contrast between what the expectations of a situation are and
what is really the case, with a third element, that defines that what is really the case is ironic because of the situation that led to it.
3 TYPES:Verbal: Sarcasm, the “opposite” of what is really meant through speech
Situational: the “opposite” of what one expects to happen
Dramatic: Information that the reader knows, that a character does not, thus understanding the irony of an event within the text
#omgwhat just happened?
http://www.feliciahildebrandt.com/lamb.html
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/28/2013YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
determine correct vs. incorrect answers in “Lamb To The Slaughter” quiz
Demonstrating knowledge of the text
Define Satire and its relation within “Harrison Bergeron”
HOMEWORK:
Fill out worksheet:1.)Definitions
• 2.)Page #’s – with satire/symbolism
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Mockery of the government/political figures
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLKR9tCiwvA
SATIRE
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/29/2013YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Define Satire and accurately identify areas within “Harrison Bergeron” the demonstrate this lit. device
Discuss: plot, characters, and theme within “H.B.” and determine their purpose
HOMEWORK:
“H.B.” Quiz Tomorrow
A satirical and dystopian science-fiction short story
The Story’s Focus…Dystopia Vs. Utopia
George: Restrictions for thinking analyticallyRepresents: He has respect for the rules and represents the common passive
citizen who does not critique a government that manipulates individuals. Passiveness towards authority.
Hazel: Average intelligence does not allow her to think about anything deeplyRepresents: In the end all her kindness counts for nothing as her stupidity
outruns her good intentions. Hazel has much in common with the Handicapper General, Diana Moon Glampers.
This seems to symbolize that America is ruled by persons of average intelligence, a comment on the competence of those running government.
Harrison: All-American Athlete and kid
Represents: Rebel
Diana Moon Glampers:Represents: Oppressive government
Ballerinas, government, musicians, etc.
Characters:
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/30/2013YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Define Satire and accurately identify passages within “Harrison Bergeron” that demonstrate this lit.
device
Discuss: plot, characters, and theme within “H.B.” and determine their purpose/importance
HOMEWORK:“H.b.” Quiz Tomorrow
The satire raises a serious question:
The desire for social equality – the extent or a society will go to reach it
Places of Satire and Symbolism
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/30/2013YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Determine correct and incorrect answers on “Harrison Bergeron” Quiz,
Demonstrating knowledge of the story’s plot, characters, and meaning
HOMEWORK:Enjoy your Wednesday!
Independent novel renew andHave
YOUR BOOK for class THIS Friday!
TODAY’S OBJECTIVES 10/31/2013HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Define Satire and accurately identify types within “Harrison Bergeron”
HOMEWORK: