Thursday, October 8th Hello young scholars! Today we are going to finish up “Hearts and Hands” and review for our quiz tomorrow By the time you leave class today, you should be able to say: I understand clearly what materials will be assessed during tomorrow’s quiz I asked all questions I have regarding the “False Impressions” unit

In your notebook Write a three to four sentence summary of yesterday’s story, “Hearts and Hands”

In your notebooks I want you to create a list of reasons as to why the Marshal decided to switch identities with Mr. Easton

Quiz Format Matching (Vocabulary, Elements of Fiction, Authors) Multiple Choice (Plots of the stories) Short Answer (Characterization for “Seventh Grade” and “Hearts and Hands”/ Elements of Plot for “The War of the Wall” Essay (“False Impressions” and how the theme connects the three stories we read)

Seventh Grade Author: Gary Soto– Grew up in a Mexican American community in Fresno, California– how does that relate to the story?

Seventh Grade Setting: Fresno, California (1960s-1970s); diverse Mexican- American community Characters: Victor, Michael, Mr. Bueller, Teresa Reading Focus: Characterization and the four lenses (Conversations/actions, thoughts, physical appearances, other characters’ responses) What false impression is made in this story?

Seventh Grade Vocabulary Linger Conviction Elective Scowl Ferocity

Seventh Grade Vocabulary Linger- to continue to stay Conviction- a strong belief Elective- a school subject chosen by the student Scowl- to look angry by frowning Ferocity- extreme fierceness

The War of the Wall Author: Toni Cade Bambara- “Writers are everyday people who write stories that come out of their neighborhoods” Billboard incident

The War of the Wall Setting: Southern State; Inner City; Late 60s-early 70s; Vietnam War; The Wall Characters: Narrator, Lou, Mama, Painter Lady, Jimmy Lyons Reading Focus: The Elements of Plot (Exposition, Initial Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution) What false impression is made in this story?

The War of the Wall Vocabulary Beckon- Drawl- Inscription- Liberation- Scheme-

The War of the Wall Vocabulary Beckon- to summon by a gesture Drawl- to speak in a slow manner Inscription- a brief engraved message Liberation- freedom after a struggle Scheme- to plot or plan in secret

Hearts and Hands Author: O. Henry– real name was William Sydney Porter; used a pen name because of his criminal record (embezzlement) Was known for his twist endings

Hearts and Hands Setting: An express train in the Western United States during the latter half of the 19th century (1850-1899) Characters: Mr. Easton, the marshal, Miss Fairchild Reading Focus: Characterization (how does O. Henry characterize the three characters through dialogue and physical appearance) What false impression is made in this story?

Hearts and Hands Vocabulary Influx Countenance Accustomed

Hearts and Hands Vocabulary Influx- an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things Countenance- a person’s face or facial expression Accustomed- customary or usual

Elements of Fiction SKELETAL NOTES

Characterization Direct Vs Indirect

DIALECT A particular type of language spoken in a particular place by a group of people

Closure Who can tell me what the format of the quiz will be? Any questions?