1. DO NOW – 11/10/15 Read the question; answer with a 3-4 sentence response. 1)Look at the image on page 92 in “Collections” 2)How would you explain what this image means in your own words? 1)Look at the image on page 92 in “Collections” 2)How would you explain what this image means in your own words?

2. Topic / Objective & Essential Question Topic / Objective: 1) To identify and discuss the theme of “The Censors.” Essential Question: 1) How do the examples of irony in the story contribute to the story’s theme? Topic / Objective: 1) To identify and discuss the theme of “The Censors.” Essential Question: 1) How do the examples of irony in the story contribute to the story’s theme?

3. RECAP We completed our analysis of “The Censors” use of irony. You did an EXCELLENT JOB at participating in an activity called “Chalk Talk” Two groups “won” the challenge yesterday by remaining completely silent. We completed our analysis of “The Censors” use of irony. You did an EXCELLENT JOB at participating in an activity called “Chalk Talk” Two groups “won” the challenge yesterday by remaining completely silent.

4. Walk over to the “Chalk Talk” Stations Each group review other groups messages. Reflect on a key insight or takeaway from the comments or examples of irony. Each group review other groups messages. Reflect on a key insight or takeaway from the comments or examples of irony.

5. Review - THEME Theme = statement about the story + insight, lesson, or abstract idea. Q: Pick one of the terms from above (lesson, insight, or abstract idea) – what is an example of these? TURN AND TALK (3 MIN) Theme = statement about the story + insight, lesson, or abstract idea. Q: Pick one of the terms from above (lesson, insight, or abstract idea) – what is an example of these? TURN AND TALK (3 MIN)

6. Themes in BATMAN In simple works of literature like the “Batman” storylines, we can identify the following themes: Revenge – abstract idea Violence begets violence – insight To overcome fear, one must confront one’s past – lesson.

7. Analyze the Ending of “The Censors” How can we use the examples of irony you found to help explain the theme in “The Censors”? Remember to use our formula: theme = statement about the story + insight, lesson, or abstract idea. How can we use the examples of irony you found to help explain the theme in “The Censors”? Remember to use our formula: theme = statement about the story + insight, lesson, or abstract idea.

8. Analyze the Ending of “The Censors” How can we use the examples of irony you found to help explain the theme in “The Censors”? Take 5 minutes – write a theme on an index card.