Mrs. DeWitt, Pre-AP English 9
Weekly Agenda
Unit: Short Story
Topic: The Gift of the Magi
Key Vocabulary: Irony, Ambiguity, Protagonist, Antagonist, Plot, Exposition,
Denoument (Resolution), Rising Action, Falling Action, Complication, Climax,
Theme, Foreshadowing, Ornate Language, Symbolism
Monday, September 9, 2013
Objective:
Today you will compare theme across two mediums: movie and literary
selection.
Movie:
Radio
- How are the themes in Radio and The Scarlet Ibis related? Which story
makes the strongest point in support of its theme? Why? How are the
characters similar/different?
- To what degree are people responsible for the well-being of those who can’t
help themselves? In the past four stories, Radio, The Scarlet Ibis, The Gift of
the Magi, and The Most Dangerous Game, various philosophical questions
are raised with regard to strong vs. weak beings.
- In The Scarlet Ibis, is the brother (narrator) regarded as the antagonist? How
does his character compare to that of Zaroff?
- In Radio, did the coach do everything he could to protect Radio? Was
protecting Radio his responsibility? Is Radio’s mother a good mother?
Why/why not?
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 (Freshman Fall Pictures)
Objective:
Today you will compare theme as it is presented in two mediums, movie and
literary selection.
School Pictures:
Yearbook and Student ID Photos Taken in Auditorium
Movie:
Radio
- Finish final 6 minutes of movie
Vocabulary:
words.
Write one original sentence for each of the Vocab Workshop Unit 2
Homework:
Finish Vocab Sentences & Prepare for Harkness Discussion
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Objective:
Today you will engage in discussion of key literary elements and critical analysis
of multiple stories, citing evidence from text to support your points.
Harkness:
MDG, Gift of the Magi, Scarlet Ibis, and Radio
- How are the themes in Radio and The Scarlet Ibis related? Which story
makes the strongest point in support of its theme? Why? How are the
characters similar/different?
- To what degree are people responsible for the well-being of those who can’t
help themselves? In the past four stories, Radio, The Scarlet Ibis, The Gift of
the Magi, and The Most Dangerous Game, various philosophical questions
are raised with regard to strong vs. weak beings.
- In The Scarlet Ibis, is the brother (narrator) regarded as the antagonist? How
does his character compare to that of Zaroff?
- In Radio, did the coach do everything he could to protect Radio? Was
protecting Radio his responsibility? Is Radio’s mother a good mother?
Why/why not?
Homework:
Study for Vocabulary Workshop Unit 2 Test
Thursday, September 12, 2012
Objective:
Today you will evaluate the specific claims in a text, determining if the reasoning
is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient.
Test:
Vocabulary Workshop Unit 2
Lesson:
The Death of Edgar Allen Poe
- In small groups, read the assigned article (txt. p. 184-190)
- Create a chart for your article:
o 1. Title of Article
o 2. Author/Source
o 3. Main Idea
o 4. Supporting Evidence
o 5. Your Assessment of the Evidence
- In small groups, present charts for each of the articles
- Discuss the different theories
Friday, September 13, 2012 (Substitute All Day)
Objective:
Today you will analyze a documentary account of a person’s life, noting details
emphasized in the video.
Lesson:
Edgar Allen Poe – The Mystery (A&E Documentary)
- Watch the documentary
o Complete the note-taking guide
o Turn in