Monday, March 17th
Do Now
Grab a whiteboard and marker and answer the
questions that follow:
• Define Senex Amans, which is one type of
fabliau.
Do Now
• 2. Define “the biter bit,” which is the other
type of fabliau.
Agenda
• 1. Do Now
• 2. Vocab Preview (15 min.)
• 3. Continue Reading “The Miller’s Tale” & Reading
Guide
• 4. Theme: Discussion, YouTube clips & Activity
• 5. Finish Reading
• 6. Recap = YouTube Clip
• 7. Discussion: Themes in “The Miller’s Tale”
• 8. Finish Personal Values assignment from Thursday
• 9. Frame Story Project
• 10. Exit Ticket
What’s coming up…
• 1. QUIZ Wednesday
– Open Notes
– “The Prologue” & “The Miller’s Tale”
• 2. Reading Guide due Wednesday at start of
class!!!
• 3. Frame Story Project
Vocab Preview II
1. Highlight each of the following words in the text.
• Proverb (p. 3) Plight (p. 4)
Bestow (p. 8)
• Loathed (p. 3)Deceive (p. 5) Chafe (p. 8)
• Ruse (p. 3) Hideous (p. 5) Quench (p. 8)
• Gape (p. 4)
Perish (p. 5)
2. Try to determine what each word means based on the
other words in the sentence. For each word, write your
idea of the definition down on a piece of paper. Cite at
least 1 reason to support why you think this is what the
word means. (You may NOT use iPads or look up words).
3. Hand this in. You may work with one other person, but
everyone must turn in his/her own copy.
Vocab Preview II - Definitions
Copy these definitions down in the margins of
your text:
Proverb – a wise saying
Loathed – hated
Ruse – an action intended to mislead or trick
Gape – to stare with open mouth, as in wonder
Plight – unfavorable condition or state
Deceive – mislead or trick with false information
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Hideous – terrifying and horrific; distressing
Perish – die or be destroyed
Bestow – put to use; apply
Chafed – made sore by rubbing
Quench – cooled down; subdued
What is Theme?
• Use your iPads to find a definition of “theme”
in literature. Write this definition on your
whiteboards, and be prepared to hold it up
when I say to.
Video clip on Theme
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4qME64
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What is Theme?
• Theme – a main or central idea or underlying
meaning of a literary work
– Central idea or message that the author wants to
share
– Purpose of the work
– Might be stated
– Might need to infer
Theme
• Themes are universal
– Themes = ideas that are true in the real world, not
just in literature
• Themes also occur in different forms of art
– Visual art
– Dance
– Music
• One story can have multiple themes
• Similar to the moral of a story
• An opinion about a subject that can be
debated
Ways to Determine Theme in a Story
• A. What happens to the main character?
• B. Think about the title
• C. Think about the Conflict
Theme is NOT Topic
Theme
Topic
• General
• A thread you can take from
a story
• Can be directly or indirectly
stated
• Central idea or message
• Specific
• Story about the main
characters
• Always directly stated
• Idea that writer wishes to
express about a subject
• The subject
Theme
Theme
• Global warming causes
problems.
Topic
• Global warming
• Using lies to get what you
want
• Lying
Examples of Common Themes in
Literature
• Humans struggle against pressures from
society
• Overcoming adversity
• The importance of family
• Friendship depends on sacrifice
• All people need to love and be loved
Themes in Rudy movie clip
What themes are at play in the following movie clip
from Rudy?
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qoh3YkxuwV
Your Turn
• Choose one of your favorite books, TV shows,
movies, or musical works. (You may work by
yourself OR with an elbow buddy).
• Point out a major theme in the work of your
choice.
• Write it in one of the designated spaces on the
boards in the front and back of the room.
Themes in “The Miller’s Tale”
• What major themes are at play in “The
Miller’s Tale”? Turn to a partner near you and
discuss this question.
“What do you,
sweet Alison,
my
honeycomb?”
“I have such
love-longing
that I mourn
like the true
turtle-dove.”
Make a Prediction
• On your whiteboards, answer this question:
What do you think Alison is going to do?
Make a Prediction
Answer this question on your whiteboards:
There are 2 pages left. Who do you think is
going to have the last laugh in this story?
- Nicholas
- Alison
- Absalom
- John
Turn & Talk
• What do you think about the way this story
ended? Discuss with a partner sitting near
you.
Review of Miller’s Tale
• http://educationportal.com/academy/lesson/the-millers-talethe-fabulous-fabliau.html#lesson
Turn & Talk
• Now that we’ve finished reading, what were
some of the major themes in “The Miller’s
Tale?”
Class Discussion
• Now that we’ve finished reading, what were
some of the major themes in the Miller’s Tale?
Finish Personal Values (6, 8)
Finish the Next Part of the Personal Values
assignment from Friday, or revise if needed. (If
you are finished, please work on something
quietly).
• 1. Pick 1 of your 5 values. Think about
something in your life that might have
influenced you to develop this value.
• Write a paragraph of 8-10 sentences
describing this value.
Frame Story Project
Exit Ticket
• On your iPads, e-mail me a brief paragraph
summarizing your overall reaction to “The
Miller’s Tale.” At least three (3) complete
sentences
TUESDAY, MARCH 18th
Do Now
Grab a whiteboard and marker and prepare to
answer these questions:
1. What is “Theme?”
Do Now
2. Name one major theme in “The Miller’s Tale.”
Agenda (3/18)
• 1. Do Now
• 2. YouTube clip
• 3. Read passages from The Disreputable
History of Frankie Landau-Banks
• 4. Discuss themes in The Disreputable History
• 5. Personal Values: Paragraph #2
• 6. Questions about Reading Guide
Intro to The Disreputable History
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aOGpN8uQ94
Watch
Inner Voice Thoughts
• As we read the following passages from The
Disreputable History, make sure you fill out
the boxes in your “Inner Voice Thoughts
Sheet.”
Turn & Talk
What themes do you see at play in this passage?
Turn & Talk
What themes do you see at play in this passage?
Personal Values: Next Part
1. Pick another 1 of your 5 values. Think about
something in your life that might have
influenced you to develop this value.
2. Write a paragraph of 6-8 sentences
describing this value.
Exit Ticket: Whiteboard Review
• What is one thing that “The Miller’s Tale” and
The Disreputable History have in common?
Do Now (3/19)
• 1. Take out a pencil, your notes, copies of “The
Prologue” and “The Miller’s Tale.”
• 2. Get started on your quiz!
You have 20 minutes to complete the quiz.
Please approach me if you have any questions. If
you finish, work on something quietly at your
desk.
Fishbowl Discussion
• Arrange the desks into 2 circles: an inner circle
and an outer circle.
• If you have a blank sticky-note on your desk,
you were chosen to be “in the fishbowl.” You
will sit in the inner circle.
• If you do NOT have a sticky note, you will be in
the outer circle.
“Fishbowl” Discussion
• Directions:
– Inner circle: You will have a discussion about the
question on the board.
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Raise your hand to speak in response to a classmate’s point.
Once your hand is raised, I will tell you when you may speak.
Each person must speak at least once.
You will be graded on participation in the discussion.
– Outer circle: You will each be assigned a partner for
whom you will fill out the following details on your
grading sheet:
• a) How many times he/she spoke (use tally /// marks)
• b) Summarize each point that your partner made.
• You will be graded on the extent to which you accurately fill
out this sheet.
Fishbowl Discussion Question
Question: Make and explain thematic
connections between “The Miller’s Tale” and
The Disreputable History of Frankie LandauBanks.
Exit Ticket
• Thumbs-Up: You enjoyed the fishbowl
discussion activity.
• Thumbs-Down: You did NOT enjoy the
fishbowl discussion activity.