“The Monkey’s Paw” 27 Feb. 2013 Warm-Up Please grab a “wishes” chart Fill out the first 3 rows completely Do not worry about your pink warm-up sheet for today 2/27 Agenda Prefixes Comma Rules Comma Rules HW Finish group horror paragraphs “Monkey’s Paw” HW Folders ENG10 2/27 Objectives To review vocabulary words. To understand the difference between tone and mood. To annotate and analyze “The Monkey’s Paw.” Prefixes 2/27 in/im/il/ir Ex.- injustice, impossible, illegible, irregular inter Ex.- interact, intermission mid Def.- middle Comma Rules 1-3 HW Review Who can help me out? 4. Using commas to set off transitional expressions Transitional expressions are added comments or information. They are set off with commas because they often interrupt or digress; sometimes they even help connect parts of sentences. Most of the time these expressions can be taken out of the sentence and the sentence still makes sense. Your turn - see your packet… 4. Using commas to set off transitional expressions Answers Some studies, incidentally, have shown that chocolate, of all things, helps prevent tooth decay. Ceiling fans are, moreover, less expensive than air conditioners. Ozone is a byproduct of dry cleaning, for example. 5. Using commas to set off interjections, direct address, and tag questions Interjections My God, who wouldn’t want a wife? We had hiked for, say, seven miles before stopping to rest. 5. Using commas to set off interjections, direct address, and tag questions Direct address Officer, I swear I wasn’t speeding! Did you, Johnny, or did you not cheat on your test? Would you go to the store for me, dear? Tag questions The governor didn’t veto the unemployment bill, did she? You aren’t really going over there, are you? No More Comma HW Until Fri. Focus on your vocabulary project DUE TOM. What is this? Vocab. Unit 2 test Friday Group Work You will have 10 minutes to finish your horror paragraphs Must include the 2 vocab. words Must underline the vocab. Words Relate to the horror genre Presentations Copy down all of the words’ definitions after each presentation Write down which story was your favorite and why (cannot write about your own) Warm-Up Share your wishes with a partner Discussion: HW From Last Night Do you believe in fate/destiny or free will? “The Monkey’s Paw” Part 1: Read together Part 2: Read independently Part 3: Read together Plot Diagram Who can tell me where any elements of plot go on this mountain? Where in the story are each of these elements? Fill out the worksheet! Student Folders Your “Student Expectations” quiz & the Pledge/Anthem quiz goes in the folder Your Auto as Haiku goes in the folder Staple your Auto as Haiku reflection to the front if it is not already there All other papers can go in your binder Homework Vocab. Project due tomorrow Who can refresh me on the requirements? *Short Story Unit Test Study Guides