English II—April 8, 2015 Bell work: Think of a memorable and complex character from a book or film who advanced the plot or theme of the work. List three to five adjectives to describe this character. For each adjective, explain why you attribute this trait to the character and determine whether your interpretation is based on direct or indirect characterization. Homework: – Government Essay due to MyAccess! on Friday. – Study for Unit #4/Lesson #9 Vocabulary (next Tuesday). – Independent Reading Project #3 due next Friday. Heads up: – FSA ELA April 23 rd and 24 th (2 80-minute sessions)

Independent Reading Project #3 For the Unit 4 Independent Reading Project, students will read Oedipus the King (Oedipus Rex) and complete the Oedipus Rex study guide. Students will turn in the answers to the Study Guide for the final grade on the project. Students are to type the answers to the questions and upload them here by midnight on the 17th. Students who need help understanding the play can find countless resources online, or they may see me after school on Thursday, April 9 or April 16 during tutoring for help. I will give each student a hard copy of the Study Guide when we return from break, but they must read the play online.

Unit 4 Academic Vocabulary and Literary Terms Academic Vocabulary justice criteria advance Literary Terms direct/indirect characterization complex character character sketch oral interpretation stage directions stichomythia ode dynamic/static character foil

Lesson #9 Vocabulary pestilent—adj. destructive to life; deadly stagnation—n. a failure to progress, develop, or advance. disdain—n. the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect; contempt. pervade—v. to spread throughout impetuous—adj. acting or done quickly without thought or care

Lesson #9 Vocabulary flaunt—v. display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance sedate—adj. calm, dignified, unhurried curtail—v. reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on solace—n. comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness alluring—adj. powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive

Unit 4 Embedded Assessment #1—Perform a Monologue Presenting an Oral Interpretation of Literature The performer provides a thorough written explanation of steps taken to plan the interpretation. The performer writes a reflection that accurately evaluates strengths and weaknesses of the performance. The performer includes an insightful analysis of what has been learned about characterization and oral interpretation. The performer selects a passage of strong literary merit that conveys a complex character. The performer introduces the oral interpretation in an engaging manner. The performer provides well-researched information to place the passage in the context of the work. The performer uses effective vocal and visual delivery strategies to orally interpret a text. The performer engages the audience with eye contact, rarely referring to notes. The performer demonstrates active listening by taking detailed notes and responding thoughtfully to other performances.

Direct and Indirect Characterization Direct characterization is when the narrator or author provides information about the character. – John is shy and quiet. – Mary is loud and boisterous. Indirect characterization is when the narrator or author shows the character interacting with others, thinking about circumstances, or speaking his or her thoughts aloud. – Five methods of indirect characterization Speech, thoughts, actions, appearance, and comments by other characters. A complex character is one that has multiple or conflicting motivations.

Check Your Understanding Answer the following questions: – What specific details can you identify that help you understand this character? – What words or phrases caught your interest? – Based on these words and details, what inferences can you make about the character? – Explain why this example demonstrates the method of characterization. Choose a character from a book you’ve read and describe how the author uses both direct and indirect characterization to develop the character. – Write at least a paragraph.