Today’s Objectives 10/18/2013 You will be able to: Define juxtaposition, allegory, & identify their presence within “The Scarlet Ibis” Discuss unit Targets in relation to “Scarlet Ibis” Understand the revision process for Of Mice and Men Homework: If you choose to: complete revision handout and Miss Philipp confirmation with date, time, and section chosen for revision. Entire class – Mid unit Quiz next week American History = Monday we shall begin

Allegory and Juxtaposition Allegory: A literary work where characters, events, and objects represent abstract qualities – think “Double meaning” Literal and symbolic meaning Juxtaposition: Act or placement of two things (usually abstract concepts) near each other

Revision Process Step 1: Decide what portion of the test you want to revise. You can choose from the following:  Indirect characterization/inference section (6 points)  Crooks motif paragraph (8 points)  Defend your foreshadowing (4 points)  Paragraph response (8 points)

Revision Process Step 2: You must fill out the revision chart worksheet, and set up a date and time to meet with me. You must meet with me sometime next week. I am free during 4 th, 5 th, and 8 th. If one of these periods does not work for you, we can work out a different time! Questions?

Today’s Objectives 10/23/2013 You will be able to: recap for quiz and short story unit guide Homework:

Today’s Objectives 10/24/2013 You will be able to: Homework: Mid-Unit Quiz tomorrow

Today’s Objectives 10/21/2013 You will be able to: Identify & discuss plot elements/events, characterization, and conflicts from “American History” Homework: O.M.A.M Revisions * confirmation and bring handout to meeting – discuss time frame

Today’s Objectives 10/22/2013 You will be able to: Discuss “A Lesson in Patience” to demonstrate knowledge of the texts and important elements: Conflict, Character Relationships, Etc. Homework: O.M.A.M Revisions * confirmation and bring handout to meeting – discuss time frame Mini “A.H.” quiz tomorrow

“Count off and share answers…” You will work with a partner Together you will be responsible from one question from “A Lesson in Patience” As we go through the answers in class, when we come to your assigned question you must: READ IT, SHARE YOUR ANSWER & EXPLAIN Questions?

“Recap…American History” Exposition 1 st person narrator, Elena, Puerto Rican Freshman – can you relate? Location: New Jersey/El Building Characterization & P.O.V. Eugene, her mother, Eugene’s mother, Mr. DePalma SIGNIFICANCE OF STORY TITLE…

Today’s Objectives 10/24/2013 You will be able to: Make connections within “A.H.”, focusing on dialogue and conflict Homework: “American History” quiz tomorrow!

“American History” CONFLICTS & IDEAS IN RELATION: 1.) Man vs. Self: 2.) Man vs. Man: 3.)Man vs. Nature: 4.) Man vs. Society:

“American History” CONFLICT – THE BIGGEST MESSAGE OF ALL The story ends without resolving the conflict between Elena’s personal feelings and what she thinks she should feel about the assassination. She learns that prejudice and personal loss are not put “on hold” even when the country seems united in a great public loss.

“American History” Dialogue is not everyday speech: Dialogue can and should: Reveal character Take the plot forward Explain back story Make the page easier to read by breaking up chunks of text

Elena & Dialogue Reveal character Take the plot forward Explain back story Make the page easier to read by breaking up chunks of text Mr. DePalma Eugene Elena’s mother Eugene’s mother