Mrs. DeWitt, Freshman English
Weekly Agenda
Unit: Short Story
Topic: The Scarlet Ibis
Key Vocabulary: Irony, Ambiguity, Protagonist, Antagonist, Plot, Exposition,
Denoument (Resolution), Rising Action, Falling Action, Complication, Climax,
Theme, Foreshadowing, Ornate Language, Irony, Ambiguity, Theme, Symbolism,
Allegory
Monday, September 15, 2014 (Progress Reports Go Home)
Objective:
Today you will identify and describe symbolism.
Bell Work:
Symbolism & Allegory
- Read txt. p. 340-341
- Complete “Practice” on txt. p. 341
Lesson:
Symbolism
- View PPT Presentation
o Take Notes
- Create Personal Symbol Graphic
o Choose 2: You (present), Future, Past, Family
o Draw your symbols on the back of your notes
Homework:
Progress Reports Signed and Returned by Wednesday.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Objective:
Today you will analyze symbolic meaning in a reading selection.
Bell Work:
The Scarlet Ibis – Vocabulary
- Copy words and definitions on txt. p. 342
Lesson:
The Scarlet Ibis
- Read txt. p. 344-354 aloud
- Answer question #9 on txt p. 356. Write a paragraph describing the symbolic
meaning behind the scarlet ibis. Be sure to include examples from the text to
support your analysis.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Objective:
Today you will analyze the effect point of view has on the theme of a text.
Bellwork:
The Scarlet Ibis - Vocabulary
Lesson:
Write an original sentence for each of the vocabulary words on txt. p. 342
The Scarlet Ibis
- View the PPT presentation for Point of View
- Complete the “Writing: Doodle’s Point of View” assignment on txt. p. 356
o After you finish the writing assignment, answer the following
question: How does changing the scene to Doodle’s point of view
affect the theme?
Thursday, September 18, 2014 (Substitute)
Objective:
Today you will compare theme across two mediums, movie and literary
selection.
Lesson:
Comparing Theme
- Review expectations for the assignment – Comparing Radio to The Scarlet
Ibis
- Begin watching the movie Radio
o Take notes to use in your written thematic comparison while
watching the movie
Friday, September 19, 2014 (Substitute)
Objective:
Today you will compare theme across two mediums, movie and literary
selection.
Lesson:
Comparing Theme
- Review expectations for the assignment – Comparing Radio to The Scarlet
Ibis
- Begin watching the movie Radio
o Take notes to use in your written thematic comparison while
watching the movie
Homework: Write at least one well-developed paragraph comparing the theme in Radio to
Scarlet Ibis. Be sure to include specific details/evidence from each of the mediums to support
your comparison.