1. # Journal 9/4
Is “The Wife’s Story” an example of magical realism? Explain.
Why did the wolves kill “the man thing” at the end of the story? Was this the right thing to do? Why or why not?
Describe the author’s style.
Please have your paradox sheet out.
Any other anti- plagiarism forms?

2. The Wife’s Story
Find your group- according to the number on your Theme handout.
Discuss the question number from the close reader that matches your group number. So the 2’s will discuss #2.
Be prepared to have one group member share.
Discuss a possible theme for “The Wife’s Story.” Look at the list of universal ideas to help you. Each group member should write a paragraph about a possible theme, using text evidence, on the back of the theme handout.

3. Also on the theme handout….
In “The Wife’s Story,” the (adjective) (element of style: diction, imagery, etc)
creates a feeling of__________,
Illustrates the theme of_____________,
contributes to an atmosphere of ____________,
creates the character of _____________,
because __________________. For example, (text evidence).

4. For Friday: Vocab Homework is due Quiz
All 9 words
Paradox, oxymoron, contrast
Parallel structure
“The Wife’s Story”
Read “There Will Come Soft Rains.” Annotate. Bring back the story tomorrow.