“The Cask of Amontillado” and Characterization Lesson One Ms. Dymek English Grade 7

Objective: Students will complete “The Cask of Amontillado” Pre-Reading worksheet and LINCS vocabulary worksheet in order to build background knowledge, determine the definition of unfamiliar words, and become familiar with vocabulary. Warm Up #1: On your warm up sheet, answer the following questions in complete sentences. Please be prepared to share. Have you ever gotten revenge on someone for something they did to you? Why did you feel a need to get revenge? What did you do? How does revenge make you feel if you’re caught? If you’re not caught?

“The Cask of Amontillado” is a tale of revenge…

Let’s Look at Some Vocabulary… Amontillado Virtuoso Preclude Motley Retribution Aperture Mason Cask Take a few minutes to complete “The Cask of Amontillado” Vocabulary Worksheet. Read each sentence Determine the part of speech Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb… Determine the connotation Use context clues to guess the definition We will be discussing the actual definitions once everyone is finished.

Definitions 1. The amontillado was saved for the special occasion, and all of the guest enjoyed drinking the rare wine. Amontillado: ( noun) a rare variety of rare sherry wine 2. The late Jimi Hendrix, a guitarist virtuoso, is considered one of the most talented musicians ever. Virtuoso: (noun) a prodigy or expert 3. Superheroes always try to preclude the evil plots that their villains concoct. Preclude: (verb) prevent or rule out 4. Sasha had on such a motley bunch of neon clothes that my eyes hurt! Motley: (adjective) multi-colored

Definitions… Some consider the death penalty is retribution while others believe it is cruel and unusual punishment. Retribution: ( noun ) justice or revenge The hallway was completely dark until a beam of light shined through an aperture in the wall. Aperture : (noun) a hole through which light can shine The Taj Mahal, which is made mostly of marble, was probably constructed by hundreds of stone masons. Mason: (noun) one who works with stone to build When my grandmother makes big batches of root beer, she puts them in casks in her basement to preserve the root beer. Casks : (noun) large barrels for storing liquid

Using LINCS… We will be creating LINCS vocabulary cards to help us learn and remember the definitions. List the parts Identify the reminding word Note a LINCing story Created a LINCing Picture Self-Test For example… We will be creating LINCS vocabulary cards to help us learn and remember the definitions. List the parts Identify the reminding word Note a LINCing story Created a LINCing Picture Self-Test For example…

“The Cask of Amontillado” Vocabulary Term Reminding Word LINCing Story LINCing Picture Definition L ist the parts I dentify a remaining word N ote a LINCing story C reate a LINCing picture S elf-test Term Reminding Word LINCing Story LINCing Picture Definition Term Reminding Word LINCing Story LINCing Picture Definition Term Reminding Word LINCing Story LINCing Picture Definition Amontillado Armadillo Arnold the Armadillo drank too much wine and felt sick. Amontillado: ( noun) a rare variety of Sherry wine You will do this for the remaining vocabulary words. Use the amontillado example to help guide you If you finish, you may test yourself by creating a flap to hide the definition. This flap can be tucked behind when you are testing yourself You will do this for the remaining vocabulary words. Use the amontillado example to help guide you If you finish, you may test yourself by creating a flap to hide the definition. This flap can be tucked behind when you are testing yourself

For homework… Complete “Let’s Predict!” on the back of “ ‘The Cask of Amontillado’ Vocabulary” Worksheet This will be a homework grade, and you will be asked to share your predictions tomorrow! If you have not completed your LINCS worksheet, complete it for homework, as well. Complete “Let’s Predict!” on the back of “ ‘The Cask of Amontillado’ Vocabulary” Worksheet This will be a homework grade, and you will be asked to share your predictions tomorrow! If you have not completed your LINCS worksheet, complete it for homework, as well. Before the bell rings, let’s see if we can remember the different vocabulary words and their definitions!