Thursday, October
th
8
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Hello young scholars! Today we are going to finish up
“Hearts and Hands” and review for our quiz tomorrow
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By the time you leave class today, you should be able to
say:
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I understand clearly what materials will be assessed
during tomorrow’s quiz
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I asked all questions I have regarding the “False
Impressions” unit
In your notebook
Write
a three to four sentence
summary of yesterday’s story,
“Hearts and Hands”
In your notebooks
I
want you to create a list of reasons as to
why the Marshal decided to switch
identities with Mr. Easton
Quiz Format
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Matching (Vocabulary, Elements of Fiction, Authors)
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Multiple Choice (Plots of the stories)
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Short Answer (Characterization for “Seventh Grade” and “Hearts
and Hands”/ Elements of Plot for “The War of the Wall”
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Essay (“False Impressions” and how the theme connects the three
stories we read)
Seventh Grade
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Author: Gary Soto– Grew up in a Mexican
American community in Fresno, California– how
does that relate to the story?
Seventh Grade
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Setting: Fresno, California (1960s-1970s); diverse MexicanAmerican community
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Characters: Victor, Michael, Mr. Bueller, Teresa
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Reading Focus: Characterization and the four lenses
(Conversations/actions, thoughts, physical
appearances, other characters’ responses)
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What false impression is made in this story?
Seventh Grade
Vocabulary
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Linger
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Conviction
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Elective
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Scowl
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Ferocity
Seventh Grade
Vocabulary
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Linger- to continue to stay
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Conviction- a strong belief
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Elective- a school subject chosen by the student
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Scowl- to look angry by frowning
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Ferocity- extreme fierceness
The War of the Wall
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Author: Toni Cade Bambara- “Writers are
everyday people who write stories that come
out of their neighborhoods”
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Billboard incident
The War of the Wall
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Setting: Southern State; Inner City; Late 60s-early 70s;
Vietnam War; The Wall
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Characters: Narrator, Lou, Mama, Painter Lady, Jimmy
Lyons
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Reading Focus: The Elements of Plot (Exposition, Initial
Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution)
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What false impression is made in this story?
The War of the Wall
Vocabulary
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Beckon-
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Drawl-
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Inscription-
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Liberation-
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Scheme-
The War of the Wall
Vocabulary
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Beckon- to summon by a gesture
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Drawl- to speak in a slow manner
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Inscription- a brief engraved message
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Liberation- freedom after a struggle
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Scheme- to plot or plan in secret
Hearts and Hands
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Author: O. Henry– real name was William Sydney
Porter; used a pen name because of his criminal
record (embezzlement)
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Was known for his twist endings
Hearts and Hands
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Setting: An express train in the Western United States
during the latter half of the 19th century (1850-1899)
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Characters: Mr. Easton, the marshal, Miss Fairchild
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Reading Focus: Characterization (how does O. Henry
characterize the three characters through dialogue and
physical appearance)
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What false impression is made in this story?
Hearts and Hands
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Vocabulary
• Influx
• Countenance
• Accustomed
Hearts and Hands
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Vocabulary
• Influx- an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things
• Countenance- a person’s face or facial expression
• Accustomed- customary or usual
Elements of Fiction
SKELETAL
NOTES
Characterization
 Direct
Vs Indirect
DIALECT
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A particular type of language spoken in a
particular place by a group of people
Closure
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Who can tell me what the format of the quiz will
be?
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Any questions?