1. Weekly Objectives Students will understand and apply the elements of a plot in a classic short story. Students will analyze the development of plot in a narrative text. Students will define literary terms. Students will identify parts of a textbook by completing a textbook scavenger hunt. Students will determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues.

2. Weekly Agenda Complete Who Am I Writing Assignment Textbook Scavenger Hunt Define Literary Terms DOLHomework

3. Directives Take out your homework,“Coming of Age” essay. I need your prewrite, rough draft, and final copy. You have 30 minutes to finish the scavenger hunt.

4. Bell Ringer On what page can the Glossary of literary terms be found? Take out your Scavenger Hunt Sheet.

5. Before Activity Who Am I Writing assignment Textbook Scavenger Hunt Define Literary Terms DOL Quick Write Vocabulary Words Read pages 23-25 in textbook

6. Quick Write Think of the specific ages in your life when you were allowed to do something at that age that you were not allowed to do before. Make a list of 3 such occurrences. –Example: Think of the specific ages in your life when you were allowed to do something at that age that you were not allowed to do before. When I turned 18, I had to sign up for Selective Service, I had the opportunity to vote in an election, and I had to pay an extra $50 dollars a month for car insurance. When I turned 18, I had to sign up for Selective Service, I had the opportunity to vote in an election, and I had to pay an extra $50 dollars a month for car insurance. After you have listed your examples, begin to read the directions on the handout.

7. Bell Ringer DOL Rewrite the following sentences using a verb that creates a more vivid picture. General Zaroff sits back in his chair and says what he is thinking. Rainsford walks over the uneven ground.

8. Quick Write # 1 What do you think is meant by the following statement: “ The world is made up two classes- the hunters and the huntees.”

9. Quick Write # 2 Imagine that you experienced and lived through Hurricane Katrina. Using the chart on page 38, choose three of the most important character traits you must possess to have survived such a tragedy. Explain why you think these character traits are important.

10. Words to Know Affable scruple Amenity solicitously Condone stamina Deplorable tangible Disarming uncanny Droll zealous EludeImperativequarry

11. During Reading Activity Read for the purpose of understanding the conflict between Sanger Rainsford and General Zaroff.

12. During Reading Activity ExpositionRising Action Climax Falling Action/Resolution

13. After Activity Literary Terms to Know Foreshadowing Rising Action Simile Climax Metaphor Protagonist Characterization Antagonist IronyFoilConflictPlot