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YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
UNDERSTAND THE “TARGETS” OF ENGLISH II – OUR SHORT
STORY UNIT GOALS
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RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE AND EXPECTATIONS OF THE
UPCOMING SHORT STORIES
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DEFINE ALLEGORY AND ANNOTATE EFFECTIVELY
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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

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Please pull out your Tunnel Paper
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Please pass it to the first person in your row
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Discuss “Targets” – quiz example/basketball
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SHORT STORY UNIT PREVIEW
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GRAB BOOKS…

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YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Recall the definition of allegory and identify examples from the text
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DISTINGUISH ASPECTS OF SYMBOLISM
HOMEWORK:
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“The Masque of the Red Death” – FINISH READING & continue to annotate for allegory (green) and symbolism (yellow) and complete handout
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BRING INDEPENDENT NOVEL TO CLASS TOMORROW +
WORKSHEET CHECK IN TOMORROW

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ALLEGORY : LITERARY WORK
(NARRATIVE) IN WHICH
CHARACTERS, OBJECTS, AND
EVENTS STAND FOR ABSTRACT
QUALITIES
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Abstract qualities/ideas: love & freedom evil & goodness hell and/or heaven

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ALLEGORY : LITERARY WORK
(NARRATIVE) IN WHICH
CHARACTERS, OBJECTS, AND
EVENTS STAND FOR ABSTRACT
QUALITIES
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Abstract qualities/ideas: love & freedom evil & goodness hell and/or heaven

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YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Recall the definition of allegory and identify examples from the text
Discuss the plot of the story and its significant events
HOMEWORK:
 “MRD” Quiz Monday

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At the top of 424 – No one appears to be in the seventh room…why?
Why does the music stop at midnight?
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After the presence of the stranger…
Prospero’s response to the masked figure…what is he trying to avoid?

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Human Folly is what?
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INEVITABLE….

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

YOU 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 - Situational
Yellow - dramatic
Bring Text book and handout to class
Tomorrow

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

YOU 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

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The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.
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Mockery of the government/political figures
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLKR
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YOU 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

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A satirical and dystopian science-fiction short story

George: Restrictions for thinking analytically
Represents: 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 deeply
Represents: 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.

YOU 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

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The satire raises a serious question:
The desire for social equality – the extent or a society will go to reach it

YOU 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 and
Have
YOUR BOOK for class THIS Friday!

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
Define Satire and accurately identify types within
“Harrison Bergeron”
HOMEWORK: