Week 9

SPIs 3001.8.5 Determine the meaning of a symbol and allegory in prose or poetry “The Scarlet Ibis” maybe also “The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind”

Monday and Tuesday Data tracking- Bell ringer time: You need to finish midterm notes in 15 minutes. Examine mid-term and old tests to make list of non-mastered SPIs.

“The Scarlet Ibis” p. 384 Big Question: Is Conflict Necessary? Symbolism p. 382 Allegory p. 382 Literary interpretation – finding answers within the text and providing citations for answers Vocabulary: caul, palmetto, Paris green, imminent, the Resurrection, infallibility, vortex, precariously

Cartoon content Explain what an allegory is. Explain what symbolism is. Explain why “The Scarlet Ibis” is an allegory. Give details to convince me that this story is an allegory.

Tuesday bell ringer Scope December 2013 Pages 16-19

TUESDAY October 28, 2014 Take 5 minutes and finish “The Scarlet Ibis” packet. I shared all slides with you over the weekend. You have access to everything you need.

1. What is the difference between phobia and fear? 2. What is the fear of clowns called? 3. What is the fear of spiders called? 4. What symptoms do people with phobias exhibit? 5. What is the fear of open spaces called? 6. What is the fear of small spaces called?

7. What can people do to conquer fear. 8 7. What can people do to conquer fear? 8. Using context clues, what does trepidation mean on page 17? 9. What is the point of the Ethiopian Folktale? 10. President Roosevelt is famous for saying we have nothing to fear, but fear itself. Do you think this is true? Why? Why not?

The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind p. 396 Symbolism Allegory Vocabulary: Mandarin, portents, ravenous, spurn, scabbard, sheathe

Bell ringer: Without talking, begin working on the prescriptions for Accussess Plato. You will have 20 minutes for this today. The program does not work after 4:00 p.m. You are required to complete the prescriptions assigned based upon your needs.

Writing Review All formal high school essays are to have a minimum of five paragraphs. The introductory paragraph must begin with a hook and end with a thesis sentence. Review week three slide show for the basics. However, once we have the basics, it is time to take our writing up to the next level.

Body paragraph formula 1st - Topic sentence (what the paragraph is about) 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sentences- two or three sentences with supporting details and examples 5th sentence – transition sentence to link the idea in this paragraph with the idea in the next one. This is one sentence that links 2 ideas.

Example of transition sentence If body paragraph one is about care of dogs, and body paragraph two is about training of dogs, then your transition could be like this: In addition to care, dogs need training to become good pets.

The point of transition sentences is to lead the reader through the essay. You try…link a paragraph about trees needing water and sunshine.

Possible answer: Along with water, trees need sunshine to thrive and grow. Please notice that the transition sentence covers what was in the paragraph it appears first, then it hints about what will be discussed in the next paragraph.

Which is the best transition? Because of winter, some birds migrate. Some birds migrate to the South, but other birds stay put to endure the winter. Many birds migrate. Some birds do not. Most birds stay put, but others leave.

Try again on these pretend paragraph topics: Body paragraph 2 is about birds migrating to the South. Body paragraph 3 is about some birds remaining where they are to survive the winter.

See explanations Because of winter, some birds migrate. This is bad because it only covers one paragraph point. Some birds migrate to the South, but other birds stay put to endure the winter. This is the best one because it covers both paragraph ideas in order and links them. Many birds migrate. Some birds do not. This is vague, but it is not a transition sentence because it is actually two sentences. Most birds stay put, but others leave. This covers the ideas in backwards order putting paragraph three’s idea before paragraph two’s idea.

Bell Ringer – Vocabulary Approach – to move towards Assessment - the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event Assume - take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof Benefit - something that aids or promotes well-being Concept - an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances Continuity -  uninterrupted connection or union

Match vocabulary with example has to do with consistency. If you have the same Spanish teacher for several semesters, that's great .  Your mother probably accepts/believes the fact that you do your homework right after school.  What is this activity? When attendance at a party or an event raises money for a charity a general idea about a thing or group of things, derived from specific instances or occurrences.  Sometimes students need to do this if they need to discuss something with a teacher.

Let’s Practice Transitions are words or phrases that are like a bridge between ideas. They keep the reader from getting lost and confused. Transitions are most often found at the beginning of sentences; however, they can occur within the sentence itself. Transition words and phrases act as “bridges” that can: incorporate commonly used words (So; By this time); help lead the reader to the next event (Suddenly, Immediately) alert the reader that additional information is forthcoming to support what has already been stated (Next... then...); introduce a contrasting idea (But, However, On the other hand)

Objectives Students will practice incorporating transitions in the handout (Goldilocks and the Three Bears The goal is to select a transition appropriate to the meaning of the sentence and to the continuity of the story. Students will also practice essay writing using some of the “bridge” or transition words they have learned.

First Read So Meanwhile Next Suddenly Then By now Lastly At this First

So Meanwhile First Next, Then, or Lastly Next or Then Then or Lastly Next or At this By now Then or Suddenly

What you do I want you to choose the appropriate transition or “bridge” word from your list for each of the blanks on your copy of the story I just read. Please work together to decide which “bridges” to use. You can place your “bridges” on the blank lines. When you are finished, we will share your selections with the

2nd Read Consequently Simultaneously Immediately Not surprisingly By this time Finally Initially

Best Answer Consequently Simultaneously Initially Immediately Not surprisingly By this time Finally or Immediately

Create your own! Some ideas Because of this At the same time Very soon afterwards By now Next Suddenly Just then However But First Then

Essay practice: Writing Prompt: The Three Bears have sued Goldilocks for breaking and entering, as well as damage to property. You are the judge who must decide whether she is innocent or guilty. State your opinion as to whether you think Goldilocks is innocent or guilty and use examples in the story to provide support.