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1 Part IV Practice “Charles” and “The Open Window”

2 Aim: To examine the similarities and differences between “Charles” and “The open window.”
Do Now: Should we believe everything a child tells us? Why or why not? Explain your response. (You will have 7 to 10 minutes to respond to the Do Now).

3 Venn Diagram: Children
NAME:________________________________ Directions: Complete the Venn Diagram. differences differences comparisons

4 Major theme in both stories:
Children’s imaginations can have horrible effects.

5 Aim: To complete #26 of the English Regents using “Charles” by Shirley Jackson and “The Open Window” by Saki. Do Now: What’s the Controlling Idea? Handout

6 WHAT’S THE CONTROLLING IDEA?
Name:______________________________ Directions: Complete the chart below: Controlling idea topic: The effect of a child’s imagination: “Charles” “The Open Window” What does this story state about a father’s love for his son? What does this story state about the effect of child’s imagination? What does this story state about the effect of a child’s imagination? WHAT’S THE CONTROLLING IDEA? (Complete the sentence) Both “Charles” by Shirley Jackson and “The Open Window” by Saki state….

7 Short-Constructed Response:
#26. Directions: Read the passages that follow. Write a well-developed paragraph in which you use ideas from both passages to establish a controlling idea about the effect of a child’s imagination. Develop your controlling idea using specific examples and details from the passage. Guidelines: (Be sure to): Use ideas from both passages to establish a controlling idea about the effect of a child’s imagination.

8 Classwork: GROUP WORK Group Work: Write the controlling idea paragraph #26 as a group. There are a total of seven sentences. Each of you will be assigned a number. Depending on your number you must write the specific sentences assigned. The completed group paragraph will be collected in 20 minutes. Number 1: You must write the first or general statement sentence. This sentence is where you introduce the controlling idea topic but you do not give a controlling idea. Use words like many, all, some, etc. You must also write the wrap up sentence or the last sentence. You are writing one sentence. Number 2: You must write the controlling idea sentence. Begin with Both…. (Give titles and authors). You must also write the wrap up sentence or the last sentence. You are writing two complete sentences. Number 3: You must write the third and fourth sentence of the paragraph. In these two sentences, you must show how Passage I (Story #1) supports the controlling idea. You are writing a total of two sentences. Number 4: You must write the fifth and sixth sentence of the paragraph. In these two sentences, you must show how Passage II (Story #2) supports the controlling idea. You are writing a total of two sentences. You are writing a cohesive, complete paragraph. The paragraph must be clear. All the sentences must flow together. You will get an individual grade and group grade. Write one paragraph on the paper provided for you.

9 Aim: To evaluate our #26 paragraphs as a class.
Classwork: Copy tonight’s homework assignment. Move into your groups from yesterday. You will have about minutes to meet with your groups and write your final paragraphs to #26 on the large piece of paper provided for you. Do not put your names on the sheet. Just write your group # at the top of the sheet. In 25 minutes, we will go over your group paragraphs.

10 Group Work Review: We will go over each paragraph from each group. You will read the Regents rubric. Then, you will hold up a 0, 1, or 2. Be ready to support your answer.

11 Aim: To apply our knowledge of literary elements to our Part III (#27 paragraph).
Classwork: Complete Literary Element Practice Handout.

12 Which literary element is being used? Characterization
Name:______________________________ Literary Element Practice Handout. Directions: Fill in the Blanks. Identify the different types. See example below. CONFLICT IRONY Point of View Ex: Man vs. Man The sky were brilliantly blue, with white diamond stars shining brightly through. Which literary element is being used? Characterization Theme:

13 ****Complete paragraph on handout provided for you.
Homework: #27. Directions: Choose a specific literary element (theme, characterization, structure, point of view, etc.) or literary technique (symbolism, irony, figurative language, etc.) used by one of the authors. (“Charles” by Shirley Jackson or “The Open Window” by Saki. Use specific details from that passage. In a well-developed paragraph, show how the author uses that element or technique to develop the passage. ****Complete paragraph on handout provided for you.

14 #27. Directions: Choose a specific literary element (theme, characterization, structure, point of view, etc.) or literary technique (symbolism, irony, figurative language, etc.) used by one of the authors. Use specific details from that passage. In a well-developed paragraph, show how the author uses that element or technique to develop the passage.

15 Aim: To write Part IV Essay (#28) using “Charles” by Shirley Jackson and “The Open Window” by Saki.
Do Now: Write the introduction for Part IV together on the handout provided for you.

16 “Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.” ERMA BOMBECK

17 The Critical Lens Essay
Interpret the Critical Lens Quotation Agree or disagree with the quote as you’ve interpreted it Select two literary works that you will use to defend your analysis Include specific evidence and literary elements or techniques from the selected works to validate your interpretation

18 Framing an Introduction
Introduce the Topic Connect the Topic to Literature The introduction of the topic has nothing to do with the books you will discuss Introduce the specific literary works you will use to support your interpretation of the topic THESIS STATEMENT This is the first time you should mention the books you will discuss Your thesis statement is the most important sentence in your essay. It should connect the topic, literary works, and the authors’ use of literary elements. Make sure your thesis makes clear what you will discuss, why you’re discussing, and how the works you’ve selected demonstrate your point.

19 Sample Introduction

20 Critical Lens: “Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.”
ERMA BOMBECK __________________________________________________________________


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