The Scarlet Ibis
8/19/13-8/23/13
 Describe
your relationship with your
sibling(s). What was it like when you
were children? How about now? Is there a
difference between being the older or
younger child? If you do not have a
sibling, reflect upon why you would or
would not want to have one.
In a short story (“The Scarlet Ibis”)….
 I can identify and define vocabulary
words that are new to me.
 I can analyze characters.
 I can analyze the development of a
theme.
 I can identify and analyze setting
 I can analyze selected events
 I can identify and analyze the use of
symbolism
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Bell Ringer
Notes on the author
Historical Context
“Scarlet Ibis” Background
Simile, Metaphor, Symbolism
Song Activity
Essential Questions Reflection
Three Levels of Reading Activity w/theme analysis
Group Work with devices
Presentation
Journal Writing
While reading, consider the following:
•Can there be love where there is cruelty?
•When can pride cause both good and evil?
•Can success ever hurt you or be a bad thing?
In your Interactive Notebook:
Table of Contents Heading:
“The Scarlet Ibis”
(symbolism/simile/metaphor) page ____
“I DID NOT KNOW THEN THAT PRIDE IS
A WONDERFUL , TERRIBLE THING.”
In your Interactive Notebook:
Table of Contents Heading:
“The Scarlet Ibis”
(symbolism/simile/metaphor) page ____
 Born
on a farm by the sea in Jacksonville, NC in
1922
 Served in the United States Army for 3 years
during World War II.
 He had studied to become a chemical
engineer, but he preferred music and became
a student at the Juilliard School of Music in New
York.
 Aiming for a career as an opera singer, he
traveled to Rome, Italy, for further study, living
there for four years.
 In
1951 he began a career in the international
department of Chase Manhattan Bank, New
York, where he continued to work until he
retired in 1984.
 He wrote short stories in his spare time at the
bank
 “The Scarlet Ibis” was his first short story to
appear in a major magazine, Atlantic Monthly,
where it was a hit.
 None of his other stories ever achieved fame.
 Roaring
1920's (1918-1929)
 World War I, a.k.a “The Great War”
 The Progressive Movement (1900-1918) .
This story is set in 1918, when America was involved in
World War I. The narrator and his brother lived in a
rural area where the sole source of entertainment was the
great outdoors. The narrator tells about his childhood
relationship with his brother who is expected to die. The
younger brother does not die. And here the story
begins…
BROTHER: The narrator in this story who is
presumably an adult recalling certain events in
his childhood.
DOODLE:
The younger brother who is born a
very sickly child, and is not expected to live
many months beyond his birth.
 Definition: uses
symbols to represent
qualities or ideas.
 A symbol is a person, animal, place,
activity, or object that stands for
something beyond itself.
 Example:
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What do these mean to you?
The scarlet ibis
Black clouds
Blighted son
Winged character
The bleeding tree
Dead/Dying crops
Sleep
A
comparison between two things using
the words “like” or “as.”
Example:
“She was as quiet as a mouse.”
“He sank like a stone.”
“You are as pretty as a picture!”
A
figure of speech that makes a
comparison between two things that are
not alike, but that have something in
common.
 Do not use like or as, instead use is.
Example: “All the world is a stage.”
“I am the Walrus.”
“Life is a highway.”
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Listen to the lyrics of the songs “Firework” by Katy
Perry, “Stereo Hearts” by Gym Class Heroes feat. Adam
Levine, and “You Make Me Smile” by Uncle Kracker and
follow along with the printed lyrics.
Write down as many examples of symbolism, metaphor,
and simile as you can find!
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Open your Orange Interactive
Reader to Page 197
Re-Read the first two paragraphs on pages
199 silently. Then, answer the following
questions:
1. What is literally meant by the phrase
“clove of seasons”?
2. Write down all words with negative
associations
3. List all of the words associated with
death
Consider the following and spend about 5
minutes discussing these questions with a
partner.
•Can there be love where there is cruelty?
•When can pride cause both good and evil?
•Can success ever hurt you or be a bad thing?
Step 1: In the center circle write the most important word from the
story “The Scarlet Ibis”. Then in that same circle, define the word
and write a sentence that uses it from the text.
Step 2: In the next circle out draw 4 symbols that represent the
importance of that word to the story. Explain this importance under
the circle.
Step 3: Look at your work so far. Now create two theme statements
that could result from your word and symbols. Write one at the top in
the outer circle and one at the bottom.
Choose one of your themes and write a 3.8
paragraph explaining how the theme is
developed through the use of symbolism.
MAP TESTING
8/22/13
Pride can be a dangerous thing. Reflect on
a time when pride almost resulted in harm
for you or someone you know. How would
you change this event?
1st period: Please turn in your 3.8 paragraph and “bulls eye” organizer.
3rd period: Please turn in your critical thinking questions after we
discuss a few.
 You
will be split up into groups and given
a graphic organizer over one of the
following topics:
 Character
 Imagery
 Symbolism
 Metaphors
 Similes
 Use
the book to pull specific examples of your
topic to fill out in your organizer.
 All groups must highlight the top 3-5 most
important examples their group found to share
with the class and create a “wall worthy” poster
to display in the hallway. Your poster should
include:
• The literary term and definition
• Two examples from the text ‘The Scarlet Ibis”
• An analysis or explanation of how the example
helps develop the theme of the story.
• Must be visually appealing.
Rules:
 Every person in the group must share
one thing that they contributed.
 Speak loud enough for the class to hear
you.
 Everyone in the class/audience NOT
presenting, must take notes.
 When a group is presenting, give them
your full attention. No talking.
By Monday, read chapters 3 and 4.
Annotate using post its for:
1. Similes (be sure to explain their
significance.)
2. Metaphors (be sure to explain their
significance.)
3. Imagery (be sure to explain their
significance.)
4. Symbolism (be sure to explain their
significance.)
Step 1: In the center circle write the most important word from the
story “The Scarlet Ibis”. Then in that same circle, define the word
and write a sentence that uses it from the text.
Step 2: In the next circle out draw 4 symbols that represent the
importance of that word to the story. Explain this importance under
the circle.
Step 3: Look at your work so far. Now create two theme statements
that could result from your word and symbols. Write one at the top in
the outer circle and one at the bottom.
Choose one of your themes and write a 3.8
paragraph explaining how the theme is
developed through the use of symbolism.
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You will be assigned a topic to
research in “The Scarlet Ibis”
You should:
1. Use the book to pull specific
examples of your topic and
explain them.
Character
Imagery
Symbolism
Metaphors
Similes
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Choose the top 3 most important
examples that you find to share
with the class and create a “wall
worthy” poster (8.5x11) to display
in the hallway/classroom. Your
poster should include:
• The literary term and
definition
• Two examples from the text
‘The Scarlet Ibis”
• An analysis or explanation of
how the example helps
develop the theme of the
story.
• Must be visually appealing.
By Monday, read chapters 3 and 4.
Annotate using post its for:
1. Similes (be sure to explain their
significance.)
2. Metaphors (be sure to explain their
significance.)
3. Imagery (be sure to explain their
significance.)
4. Symbolism (be sure to explain their
significance.)
SSR and Wrap Up
 Choose
a position: do you believe that
the narrator in “The Scarlet Ibis” was a
good brother? Why or why not? Be
specific. Use examples and quotes from
the story to support your position.
 Choose
one prompt and write it in the
Journaling section of your notebook. Your
responses should be 1.5-2 pages
 Choices:
1. Response to Narrator
2. Official Interview
3. Interpretive Essay
 Look
for prompt specifics under Writing
Options on Page 606.