1. Tues. Oct. 9 1. Review DMP theme analysis 2. Vocabulary 3. QW #11 4. Review Irony & Paradox 5. Read! I CAN: *make personal connections to what I read *learn new vocabulary *understand irony & paradox *review theme & identify a theme in this story& support it with specific examples * identify & explain complex characters in a text & analyze how they develop through their interactions with others Grab a book please!

2. The Open Window by Saki vocab = text pg.188 Endeavored v. tried to achieve a set goal Mrs. Loomer endeavored to do all her laundry this weekend, but sadly ran out of time.

3. The Open Window by Saki vocab = text pg.188 Falteringly adv. Spoken hesitatingly or with a wavering voice. When they are nervous to share their quick writes, some students speak falteringly; we should encourage ourselves & other classmates to be comfortable sharing.

4. The Open Window by Saki vocab = text pg.188 Delusion n. An erroneous belief that is held despite evidence to the contrary. Watch and see just how delusional these American Idol rejects are. Don't they have friends to tell them how bad they are?

5. Quick Write Have you ever made up a story? Why & how did it impact others? Stuck? Try... writing about the flip side - has someone ever told you an untrue story? What were their reasons and how did it turn out? writing about the picture. What's the story behind it or where do you think the open window leads to? writing about a time you've felt really nervous. Did your nerves subside quickly or did they stay with you for a good length of time? Tell a story & have your neighbors figure out if it is true or not. Above all, be sure to use imagery (your 5 senses) and a simile or metaphor!

6. Weds. Oct. 10 1. Discuss yesterday's QW 2. Review Irony & Paradox 3. Read! 4. OGT practice I CAN: *make personal connections to what I read *learn new vocabulary *understand irony & paradox *review theme & identify a theme in this story& support it with specific examples * identify & explain complex characters in a text & analyze how they develop through their interactions with others Grab a book please!

7. While we read... remember IRONY learn PARADOX

8. Why is the following quote from the story IRONIC? How does the quote below represent a PARADOX?

9. OGT Practice 1. Which is most likely the cause of the conflict in the story? A. Mr. Sappleton's pack of dogs. B. Mrs. Sappleton's grief. C. Mr. Nuttel's illness. D. Vera's stories. 2. Based on what she says in the passage, Vera wants people to think she is A. smart & funny B. gentle & helpful C. assuming & etertaining D. knowledgeable & mature 3. The author uses dialogue to A. foreshadow the outcome of events. B. define the symbols of love & support. C. help the characters hide their feelings. D. portray the personalities of the characters. 5. Which of the following is NOT ironic? A. Nuttel expects the Sappleton's to be nice, but ends up being driven away. B. Nuttel expects to calm himself through social interaction but panicks. C. Mrs. Sappleton finally appears after much time has gone by. D. The hunters return, violating Nuttel's expectations. 4. Which quote best supports the idea that Vera makes up stories? A. "In the meantime, you must try to put up with me." B. Romance on short notice was her specialty. C. She broke off with a little shutter. D. "That was the dreadful part of it."

10. 1. MARK UP THE QUESTIONS: What do you need to do to answer these questions? 2. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. Short Answer: What theme regarding appearance and reality is Saki communicating to his readers? Use an example from the story to support your answer.

11. Extended Response: How are Mr. Nuttel & Vera similiar and different? Use details from the story to support your answer. 1. MARK UP THE QUESTIONS: What do you need to do to answer these questions? 2. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.