April 25 and 28
I can organize my writing in order to create a cohesive
whole.
I can evaluate the author’s use of parallel plots and
sub plots.
I can locate important details that support ideas in a
text.
I can provide an analysis with textual examples.
Bell Ringer
 Situation: In Lamb to the Slaughter, Mary Maloney thought she had the
perfect husband. She loved everything about him-the way he walked, the
way he sat in his chair, and the way he moved across a room. What would
it be like to have the perfect mate?
 Directions: There is a new company called Mates’R Us Inc. This company
can create whatever type of person you want. All you have to do is send
them a letter in which you describe down to the last detail your ideal
companion. The product you receive depends entirely on your detail
description, so be sure that you include everything. What does the mate
look like? Hair color? Eye color? Body type? What personality traits are a
must? Honesty? Sense of humor? Don’t leave anything out! The happiness
of your future is riding on this letter.
Formative Assessment
 Answer the questions on your paper then put answer into the clickers.
Actors/Trial

Mary Maloney

Judge

Defense Attorney

Prosecutor

Police Officer 1

Police Officer 2

Police Officer 3
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Photographer

Doctor

Jack Noonan -sergeant

Charlie-detective

Forensic (fingerprint)

Sam –grocer

Ghost of Patrick
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Girlfriend
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Bailiff
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Jurors
Video
 Watch the video and pay close attention to your character.
 You will use the reading and the video to take on the role of your character
for the trial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1sBQZfDh0I
Write Screen Play
 Work with your “team” to write an outline for your role.
 You will need to create:
your opening statement-give background, set the scene, etc.
Interview questions for your witnesses- ask questions to the: grocer, police, detective, photographer,
forensics, etc.
 A lot of the trial will be impromptu due to the fact that you will have to go
off what the witness says.
 Jurors will divide up and help the other teams.
 You will have 15 minutes.
Trial
 Remember this is our DRAMA unit.
 Take on the role of your character!
 Be creative!
Exit Slip
1.
Describe the plot line of the story (rising action, climax, falling action, and
resolution).
2.
How did irony (situational, dramatic, and verbal) shape the story?
3.
What was the purpose of the story-shock, amuse, or outrage and how do
you know?