1. Monday-Wednesday, Feb. 8-10
Week 2
Monday-Wednesday, Feb. 8-10
Naturalism Intro. and “To Build a Fire”

2. TRENDs Review  ROMANTICISIM – Poe, C.S. Lewis[ Narnia
Chronicles ]
TRANSCENDENTALISM – Whitman, Emerson, Thoreau
[REALISM] -
NATURALISM - London
[MODERNISM]
[REGIONALISM]

3. Quick notes on “naturalism”

4. Naturalism Trend Heredity Chance
Focused on truthfully portraying the lives of ordinary people
Believed a man’s life experiences were determined by:
FATE [ predetermined by a greater power ]
the Environment
Heredity
Chance
Characters’ lives shaped by forces they neither understand nor control
Characters “endure” - shows man’s importance and reason for existing even in the face of certain death

5. A Famous American Writer, a Famous American Short Story

6. Who is this man?

7. Worked on a sealing schooner
He was temporarily raised by a freed slave
Was an OYSTER pirate… yup!
Did time in prison for being a vagrant
Worked on a sealing schooner
Born: 1876
Died: 1916
Went north to mine gold at age 21
Began writing and selling fiction
Mother attempted suicide
Went to but dropped out of Berkeley Univ. due to no money

8. Time Frame: 1876-1916 Died at age 40….?!?!?
American author, journalist, and social activist.
Pioneer in commercial magazine fiction
One of the first fiction writers to obtain worldwide celebrity and a large fortune from his fiction alone.
Known for writing “To Build a Fire,” The Call of the Wild, White Fang, the Sea-Wolf and other Klondike tales.

9. …The Wisdom of Jack London…

11. Jack London – Bio Read-aloud
Please see p. 554
6 Volunteer readers
*Background for Understanding” on the Gold Rush*

13. The Gold Rush of the late 1890s

15.
100,000+ prospectors
Only 30, , 000 arrived
Most spent $1000 to get there [ $27,000 in today’s cash!]

16. “To Build a Fire, “
By Jack London– Watch!

17. ” Finish the story…. First pub.: 1902 2nd pub.: 1908
First pub.: 1902
2nd pub.: 1908
” Finish the story….

18. Audio Book Version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8WnlrUKsBU
43 minutes
Audio Book Version

19. Quick Write- Day 1
Make two predictions: What will happen to the man, and why? What will happen to the dog, and why?

20. Tuesday: Finishing the Story

21. Predictions!

22. Predictions!

23. Wednesday: Finishing
“To Build a Fire”
&
Practice Analysis

24. ” Finish the story…. First pub.: 1902 2nd pub.: 1908
First pub.: 1902
2nd pub.: 1908
” Finish the story….

25. PP. 556-565: Work- 15 min. Be ready to share your piece
With your partner: read over your assigned section and...
Find two examples of figurative language.
FIRST: Write /copy the examples of figurative language on your
sheet. Use “ “ and a citation:
Example: “ “ (London 464).
NEXT: After each example/quote, explain why you felt it is an example of writing in the figurative language in 1-3 sentences.

26. 10 minutes: Short Answer Literary Analysis Practice
B: London takes an unusual approach by
not naming characters [ “the man, Old-
timer,” the dog]. Think of two reasons
why he may have done this and this tale
and explain how it impacts the reader. Overall,
how does this writing strategy fit within the
naturalism trend?
How would you tackle this one? .

27. 1. Restate the question, add-in author/title
info along with a little story information
Reason #1 and impact on the reader
Reason #2 and impact on the reader
Conclusion– How does this writing strategy fit in with the naturalism trend?

28. Thursday, Feb. 4

30. Quiz: “To Build a Fire

31. Characterization Question 1
Create a list of (2) descriptions of the man [words,thoughts,actions] using London’s words.
“ “ (London Pg. #)
“ “ (London Pg. )

32. Characterization Question 2
Create a list of (2) descriptions of the dog [thoughts,actions] using London’s words.
“ “ (London Pg.#)
“ “ (London Pg.#)

33. Setting
Question 3
Describe the following for the short story, “To Build a Fire” in complete sentences. For one (1) of them, find textual support : “ “ (London __). The time period in history: The time of day: The weather: The location:

34. POV: Who is telling the story?
Point of View
Question 4
POV: Who is telling the story?
1st Person: “I”- a character in the story
2nd Person: author speaks directly to “you,” the
reader
3rd Person Limited: Inside one character’s
thoughts “he” or “she”
3rd Person Objective: Like a video camera, the teller
describes the action but cannot know any
thoughts or feelings.
3rd Person Omniscient: godlike perspective—you
know all characters’
thoughts and feelings
Explain who’s telling the story.
Find textual evidence, copy, “ “ and cite it
(London _).

35. Tone
Question 5
TONE is the author’s attitude [Jack London] toward his topic of the man going out into the wilderness.
In your opinion, what is the TONE of this short story and what makes you believe that? Identify one line which supports your answer.
“ quote “ (London ___).

37. Mood
Question 6
Mood is the “emotional atmosphere” created by the author’s use of language.
In your opinion, what is the MOOD of this short story and what makes you believe that? Identify one line, quote/cite it which supports your answer.
“ quote “ (London ___).

38. Locate (2) examples of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE.
Question 7
Figurative Language
Locate (2) examples of FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE.
Format:
“ copy the line with the fig. language “ (London _).
Underline the figurative language
Identify what type of figurative language it is
Explain it
Ex.: “The dog’s whine of concern is a child’s unheard
plea in the prospector’s ears” (Lehman 444).
This metaphor compares the whine of the dog to the sound a
child makes when pleading: both would go unheard or
unacknowledged by the prospector.

39. Plot Line
Question 8
Sketch out a plotline and put at least 10 key events from the story on it.

40. Naturalism
Question 9
Of the (4) factors or elements of the naturalism trend, list in a T-Bar chart which apply to each:
The Man
The Dog

41. Quiz:

42. Lit Circle Day– First Reading Goal Discussion
Friday, Feb. 12
Lit Circle Day– First Reading Goal Discussion

44. Lit Circle Prep: 10 minutes
Skim-read over the pages one more time which were due today
Write down:
3 QUESTIONS you have
3 COMMENTS and/or
OBSERVATIONS you made
2-3 CONFLICTS in the story
Conflicts: Person vs Person
vs Fate/destiny
vs Nature
vs Self
vs Society

45. I also “tally” how long you remain silent -- I mark every 5 minutes that go by without your engagement in the conversation  Boo! Easier to just chat!
PREPAREDNESS gets an overall letter grade as an indicator – You’ve read, you’re ready to discuss,…and you do!
Answers which are “Yes, I agree” or similarly phrased are not tallied – they are supportive in nature but do not further discussion.
Each time you support and encourage a fellow group member, you receive a +
The best answers connect with the text, include deeper analysis and have a page number noted by you 
“Textual Evidence”

46. When I grade, these 3 jobs get bonus
Lit Circles! Yay!
Basic Guidelines for Discussion:
Be “present” – phones away!
One person talks at a time
You listen to the speaker and then add
comments and/or ask questions
Choose today’s discussion leader
Choose a timer to keep you focused & on
track
Choose an “encourager” to monitor those
who need a “friendly nudge” to enter the
discussion
When I grade, these 3 jobs get bonus
IF done well 

47. When doing a discussion, the leader is really more of a guide and organizer:
A GREAT LEADER….
…sets up the discussion by guiding questions in a logical sequence
…rephrases a question when needed if others don’t seem to follow or understand
…allows, encourages and expects others to speak first – does not need to respond to every question / avoids “dominating” the discussion
…finds a way to guide the group toward understanding

48. #1: The “Go Around” Ice Breaker
Format
A question is asked which requires EVERYONE to give a short response…
“Go around” until everyone has responded
Today’s first “Go Around” question: Leader: What is your initial reaction to the novel so far?

49. Question #2- The BRIEF Summary
After the “Go Around,” groups should do a SUMMARY type of question.
Gets everyone caught up on the story
Helps the AUDIENCE understand your story, too!
Etiquette: When doing a “summary,” the leader should request 2-3 people to volunteer to take this on:
Leader: “Could I get two people to…?”

50. Lit Circle Discussion
Take the next 15 minutes to discuss your questions and observations
Also discuss the following:
*Point of View?
*Literary tools-
figurative language?
* Possible theme/s in
the story?
3 QUESTIONS you have
3 COMMENTS and/or
OBSERVATIONS you made
2-3 CONFLICTS in the story
Conflicts: Person vs Person
vs Fate/destiny
vs Nature
vs Self
vs Society

51. Novel-Specific Questions-2nd Hr
The Perks (?) of Being a Wallflower:
Patrick describes Charlie's wallflower nature at the end of Part 1: "You see things. You keep quiet about them. And you understand“– What are the perks/drawbacks of being a wallflower?
It’s Kind of a Funny Story :
“Things to do today: 1) Breathe in. 2) Breathe out.”
Purple Heart: What is PTSD and “traumatic brain injury”? How do these apply to Matt in the beginning of the story?
How does this quote relate to Craig, his ideas/viewpoints, and the way he’s living his life?

52. Novel-Specific Questions-3rd Hr
The Fault in Our Stars: Reread the EPIGRAPH at the
start of the book, before ch. 1
What is it about? How does it apply to Hazel???
The Perks (?) of Being a Wallflower:
Patrick describes Charlie's wallflower nature at the end of Part 1: "You see things. You keep quiet about them. And you understand." What are the perks/drawbacks of being a wallflower???
Unwind: Define the terms “UTOPIA” and “DYSTOPIA”-- Which is your novel’s world and why?

53. Wrap-up Lit Circle Time: 10 min.
First:
Verify page number to read to by next week: Feb. 19
Second:
Make predictions about what will happen next: NO SPOILERS!

54. Extra Slides Not Used

55. A: Identify three specific mistakes the man
As story finishes: In-class, Individual Writing Assignment Answer each question:
A: Identify three specific mistakes the man
made and explain how these mistakes, when
combined, cause his death.
The question SEEMS straightforward, right? 
However, much more is needed in your answer than you may think!

56. Example: 1. Restate the question and add the author’s
As story finishes: In-class, Individual Writing Assignment Answer each short answer [1 paragraph ] question:
1. Restate the question and add the author’s
name and title of the short story with a
little bit about the story as background:
Example:
In Jack London’s story, “To Build a Fire,” an inexperienced prospector out in dangerously cold weather ends up losing his life due to a combination of three lethal errors.

57. Next: Then: Discuss /describe each mistake
Next: Connect the dots! Explain how they all work
together to bring about his death.
(3) Conclusion sentences:
Therefore, because he…..
If he had, instead…..then,….
London’s use of naturalism elements such as ____ and ____ in this story…. [fate, chance, heredity, nature]

58. Small Group Work- 25 min. Be ready to share your piece
With your partner: read over your assigned section and...
Locate 2 examples of “naturalism.”
FIRST: Write copy the examples of naturalism on your sheet.
Use “ “ and a citation:
Example: “ “ (London 464).
NEXT: After each example/quote, explain why your group felt it is an example of writing in the naturalism trend in 1-3 sentences.