1. What are the differences between the two images?

2. What are the differences between the two images?

3. I live in a big house, and I have six-figure salary
I live in a big house, and I have six-figure salary. My wife and I have two beautiful children. I feel my wife and I do not talk to each other anymore. My children hate me as well, and they never want to spend time with me. I tend to drink too much alcohol.
I live in a small house. I just moved in with my girlfriend and her son. We don’t have much, but we have enough to put food on the table. All of us love to spend time with one another, and we are always laughing.

4. Hapless = unfortunate
Meanders = wandering aimlessly
Labyrinth = maze
Unkempt = having an untidy appearance.
Recriminations = an accusation in response to one from someone else.
Haphazard = lacking any obvious principle of organization.
Obscured = keep from being seen; conceal.
Superficial = existing or occurring at or on the surface.
Proscribed = denounce or condemn.
Accosted = approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

5. What would you use as title for this story
What would you use as title for this story? What is the theme of this story?
SHORT STORY ANALYSIS
To know what is happening in the short story.
To understand how specific paragraphs have a particular effect on the reader (you!).
To be able to create an anchor chart using the analysis questions as your guide, and to create character profile of the protagonist.
Literary Terms; Symbol;
Protagonist; Setting; Conflict; Theme

6. To know what is happening in the short story.
The first paragraph, the protagonist seems to have grown up or he has fond memories of being out in the country with cabins and nature all around him.
When the characters have memories of the past, then that is a FLASHBACK.
Last class, I wanted you to compare the second and third paragraphs.

7. Literary Terms; Symbol; Protagonist; Setting; Conflict; Theme
To know what is happening in the short story.
To understand how specific paragraphs have a particular effect on the reader (you!).
Right now, we’re going to read the short story together, and we’re going to answer the questions that are on the board.
If you answered ALL of the questions for homework, then GOOD FOR YOU! We’ll see if you’re doing ok.
For this activity, you must be groups of 4.
SUCCESS CRITERIA
-Bullet points or sentences.
-If you want, add images.
-Read the questions that are given to you.
-You may be asked to support your ideas with examples from the story.
-Ask three 3 people before me.
Literary Terms; Symbol;
Protagonist; Setting; Conflict; Theme

8. To understand how specific paragraphs have a particular effect on the reader (you!). To be able to create an anchor chart using the analysis questions as your guide.
From paragraph 2, there is a lot of tension. Which words create the mood?
From the paragraph 3, how did the people from the poor neighbourhood react to seeing a Mercedes Benz in their neighbourhood?
From paragraph 5, what is wrong with this playground and the school? How is it described?
Literary Terms; Symbol;
Protagonist; Setting; Conflict; Theme

9. What does each colour symbolize in each setting?
To understand how specific paragraphs have a particular effect on the reader (you!). To be able to create an anchor chart using the analysis questions as your guide.
From paragraphs 1-6, there is mention of different colours. Make a list of the colours used for each setting.
What does each colour symbolize in each setting?
Literary Terms; Symbol;
Protagonist; Setting; Conflict; Theme

10. From paragraph 7, do you think that he has any reason to be?
To understand how specific paragraphs have a particular effect on the reader (you!). To be able to create an anchor chart using the analysis questions as your guide.
From paragraph 7, what do think the protagonist is feeling? Why might he be nervous?
From paragraph 7, do you think that he has any reason to be?
Literary Terms; Symbol;
Protagonist; Setting; Conflict; Theme

11. Diction (words that are used):
To understand how specific paragraphs have a particular effect on the reader (you!). To be able to create an anchor chart using the analysis questions as your guide.
Diction (words that are used):
“His safe return will, he knows from childhood and years of being locked in domestic grief, degenerate to recriminations and apology.”
At the end of paragraph 7, what do you think his marriage is like? Describe it in your own words.
Recriminations = an accusation in response to one from someone else.
Literary Terms; Symbol;
Protagonist; Setting; Conflict; Theme

12. Discussion question – no writing needed.
To understand how specific paragraphs have a particular effect on the reader (you!). To be able to create an anchor chart using the analysis questions as your guide.
Discussion question – no writing needed.
Why do you think the police is following him?
Also, what do you think is the protagonist’s social status? How do you know?
(rich-middle class-poor)
Literary Terms; Symbol;
Protagonist; Setting; Conflict; Theme

13. In paragraph 10, why do you think there are bars on the windows?
To understand how specific paragraphs have a particular effect on the reader (you!). To be able to create an anchor chart using the analysis questions as your guide.
In paragraph 10, why do you think there are bars on the windows?
What is the protagonist’s attitude towards the girl? How does this reveal his character? How does this reveal about how he feels about his wife?
Literary Terms; Symbol;
Protagonist; Setting; Conflict; Theme

14. To understand how specific paragraphs have a particular effect on the reader (you!). To be able to create an anchor chart using the analysis questions as your guide.
In paragraph 11, how is he changing his identity to fit in with that group of people from paragraph 10?
Literary Terms; Symbol;
Protagonist; Setting; Conflict; Theme

15. What happened at the end? What is the theme of the story?
To understand how specific paragraphs have a particular effect on the reader (you!). To be able to create an anchor chart using the analysis questions as your guide.
What does the police office think about the protagonist? How is that affected by the Mercedes Benz?
What happened at the end?
What is the theme of the story?
What are the conflicts of this story?
Person vs Person
Person vs Self
Person vs Society
Literary Terms; Symbol;
Protagonist; Setting; Conflict; Theme

16. You have a test on Tuesday, September 29th.
To understand how specific paragraphs have a particular effect on the reader (you!). To be able to create an anchor chart using the analysis questions as your guide.
You have a test on Tuesday, September 29th.
Take the practice test home with you. We will have any clarifications
Motif – All that it means is a recurring pattern in a story.
Literary Terms; Symbol;
Protagonist; Setting; Conflict; Theme

17. QUESTIONS
What motivates the protagonist to go on his casual Saturday afternoon excursion? In what sense is he naive and misguided? Read the last two sentences of the first paragraph carefully for clues.
What kind of neighbourhood does the protagonist live in? Quote at least three images from the story that lead you to this conclusion.
Classify the other neighbourhoods he finds himself in. In each case, cite two images that lead you to your conclusion.
The story is titled “Identities”. What are the differing identities found in the story? In what other ways may identity be an issue in the story? In what ways are clothing and appearance used as marks of identity in the story?
Would the police officer have reacted differently if he had seen the protagonist driving the Mercedes in his own neighbourhood? Why or why not?
Was the ending to the story predictable or unexpected? How effective was it? Would it have been more effective if the shooting and the aftermath had been included? Why or why not?
Is this story believable? Could this type of situation possibly occur? Justify your response.