Read your independent SEM-R novel. If you don't have one, look through the Literature book under your desk.

September 19, The Walrus and the Carpenter - review for unit 1 assessment Hom ework: Study ALL notes for tomorrow's test. Lesson Essential Question: W hich concept(s) do I need to focus on to do my best on tomorrow's test? War m Up: Set up your notebook page and read the paragraph on pg. 142 under "Have you ever been fooled?" After you read, complete the "Chart it" activity in your notes.

Turn in your Literature book to pg. 144 Wh at genre of literature do we have here? poem How can you tell? stanzas

The Walrus and the Carpenter is an example of a narrative poem. This means that it must have all the elements of a story, including characters 2. setting 3. plot

Give 4 setting details mentioned in the poem’s exposition. s etting = time, place e xposition = introduction of characters and setting 1. the sun was shining on the sea 2. in the middle of the night 3. the moon was shining sulkily 4. the billows smooth and bright

Identify 4 characters in the poem and give an adjective that describes each. Be sure you can justify your adjectives with textual evidence! c haracters = people or animals in a story 1. the walrus - sneaky, tricky, manipulative 2. the carpenter - follower, bystander 3. eldest oyster - smart, wise 4. the young oysters - gullible, innocent, naive

What is the central conflict in the poem? c onflict = the problem in a story th e walrus and the carpenter are hungry

List 3 events (in sequential order) that are part of the poem's rising action. sequential order - the order that events occur in rising action - suspense builds, conflict is getting more intense 1. walrus and carpenter walking on the beach. 2. they invite the oysters to walk with them. 3.the eldest oyster refuses to go. 4. walrus and carpenter gather supplies - pepper, bread, vinegar

Pull text to support an example of foreshadowing in this poem. f oreshadowing = clues that are important for future events rested on a rock, conveniently low the eldest oyster refuses to go they gather the ingredients

In which lines is the climax, or turning point of the poem, found? lines 79-84

What is the climax of the poem? the oysters realize that THEY are dinner.

Give an example of an event that is part of the falling action. f alling action - events that lead to the resolution, the story winds down th e walrus is crying

What is the resolution to the conflict? r esolution = resolves the central conflict th e walrus and the carpenter eat the oysters

What can you infer about the Walrus's reaction shown in lines Justify your explanation. i nference = taking text + your own knowledge th e walrus is crying the walrus is sorting out the oysters the walrus is NOT sincere because if he were, HE WOULDN'T EAT THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!

The Walrus and the Carpenter comprehension quiz

Homework Study all notes in preparation for tomorrow's unit test!!!