April I can organize my writing to create a cohesive whole. I can use close reading strategies. I can evaluate the author’s use of parallel plots/subplots/

 Situation: Everyone gets into some kind of trouble at one point in their life. Whether it is as a child-taking a cookie out of the cookie jar, or as a teenager rebelling against his/her parent, or even as an adult.  Directions: Think about a time in which you got into trouble. Compose an essay in which you describe how you got into trouble and what happened as a result. Be sure to include details that led up to the event, the event itself, and the final result. Bell Ringer

Vocabulary- write the following definitions in your notes. Situational Irony occurs when something happens is the opposite of what we would normally expect to happen or would find appropriate. Dramatic Irony the reader knows something important that some or all of the characters do not know. Verbal Irony- when someone says something that is unexpected Placid- calm or tranquil Luxuriate- take great pleasure Premises- house or building and its surrounding property Consoling- comforting Hospitality- friendly, caring treatment of guests (Review term) What is allusion? Vocabulary Review

 Read pages  Answer the questions in the margins, as you read.  Complete the irony chart on page 163. Lamb to the Slaughter

 Review the last two pages.  What is the effect the author intends these scenes to have on the reader? (How did you feel?)  Is his purpose to shock, outrage, or amuse? Find specific details to support your claim (what was his purpose). List at least 3 details from the text to support your claim. Activity

 Use a dictionary or your phone to look up the roles of defense attorney, prosecutors, jurors, police officers, and expert witnesses in criminal trials.  Write a definition of each of the roles. Trial

 Mary Maloney  Judge  Defense Attorney 1  Defense Attorney 2  Prosecutor 1  Prosecutor 2  Police Officer 1  Police Officer 2  Police Officer 3  Photographer  Doctor  Jack Noonan -sergeant  Charlie-detective  Forensic (fingerprint)  Sam –grocer  Bailiff  Jurors Actors/Trial

 Work with your “team” to write an outline for your role.  Write your opening statements –where you set the scene and give background information.  Create interview questions for those involved.  Conduct your interview of those individuals you want to call to the witness stand.  Jurors will divide up and help the other teams.  You will have 15 minutes. Write Screen Play

 Take on the role of your character.  Have Fun!!! Trial

 What are the 3 types of irony and give an example of each. Exit Slip