Monday

Today we are going to finish "The Cask of Amontillado". First we will write sentences with Repose
and Aperture, and then look at a play based on "The Lady or the Tiger?"

A simulation based on The Lady or the Tiger?

SEQUEL TO "THE LADY OR THE TIGER?"  

"The Cask of Amontillado".  As we read remember to look for 1) Irony (three types - situational, verbal, and dramatic); 2) Symbols; 3) Foreshadow; and 4) Allusions. You will also be filling out a short story outline.

Discussion Questions to think about

1) Compare and contrast Montresor and General Zaroff: how they think, how they view the world, how they view others, how they view themselves, the places they live, how they act—in essence compare their emotional, mental, and physical existences.
2) Why does Montresor feel justified in carrying out his plan against Fortunato?
3) Which character traits make Fortunato such an easy prey for Montresor (needs to be more than just his “connoisseurship in wine”.
4) In what ways are Montresor and Fortunato alike? How are they different?

5) List an irony of situation, a verbal irony, and a dramatic irony found in "The Cask of Amontillado".

6) List and explain one symbol in the story.

 

The Cask of Amontillado audio book

 

Friday

Please write sentences with immolation and abscond. What is the part of speech for each? What is the definition?

After you finish, I will give you a few minutes to finish your short story outlines for "The Lady or the Tiger?" and then we will read/act a play based on the simulation and finally begin "The Cask of Amontillado". 

A simulation based on The Lady or the Tiger?

SEQUEL TO "THE LADY OR THE TIGER?"  

"The Cask of Amontillado".  As we read remember to look for 1) Irony (three types - situational, verbal, and dramatic); 2) Symbols; 3) Foreshadow; and 4) Allusions. You will also be filling out a short story outline.

Discussion Questions to think about

1) Compare and contrast Montresor and General Zaroff: how they think, how they view the world, how they view others, how they view themselves, the places they live, how they act—in essence compare their emotional, mental, and physical existences.
2) Why does Montresor feel justified in carrying out his plan against Fortunato?
3) Which character traits make Fortunato such an easy prey for Montresor (needs to be more than just his “connoisseurship in wine”.
4) In what ways are Montresor and Fortunato alike? How are they different?

5) List an irony of situation, a verbal irony, and a dramatic irony found in "The Cask of Amontillado".

6) List and explain one symbol in the story.

 

The Cask of Amontillado audio book

 

Thursday

Today we will finish reading "The Lady or the Tiger?" and work on story outlines.

HW: Journal entry on "The Lady or the Tiger?" - see below

Vocabulary List #2

Preclude
Impunity
Immolation
Abscond
Repose
Aperture
Termination
Subside
Inaugurate
Exhilarates 

Preclude (verb) to prevent the presence, existence, or occurrence of; make impossible 

Impunity (noun) exemption from punishment 

Today we are going to write sentences with Preclude and Impunity

Without basic swim lessons, swimming the channel precludes success.

You do not have impunity for missing class.

Today's Objective: Students will be able to finish the plot of "The Lady or the Tiger?" by writing the ending (the falling action or resolution) or by rewriting a continuation of the story that includes a resolution. These endings need to be at least ten sentences long.

Today - we will go over your short story outlines and then you will begin to write you own ending of the Lady or the Tiger? Be original.  Note: you need to use imagery and dialogue.  Your story also needs resolution. 

A simulation based on The Lady or the Tiger?

 

Audio book for "The Lady or the Tiger?"

Wednesday

Today we will discuss where you are on your storyboards, take some notes on literary elements and then we will read "The Lady or the Tiger?"

HW: Look up your new vocabulary words.

Vocabulary List #2

Preclude
Impunity
Immolation
Abscond
Repose
Aperture
Termination
Subside
Inaugurate
Exhilarates 

When you write your sentences try and have fun with it:

contempt (noun): the feelings or attitude toward a person one considers unworthy

The contempt that Jackie felt for her ex-boyfriend amounted to her burning all his photos and letters, smashing his cds with a sledgehammer, donating all his clothes to charities, cracking eggs on the hood of his car, spitting in his new girlfriend’s face, and writing a letter: “Dear Mike, you are such a bastard and I don’t deserve how you mistreated me –locking me in your closet for two days – so I pray that some hour soon, you will be impaled by a sharp object, through the stomach, and that your death ends up on the six o’clock news (by the way, I have a knife); on the day of your death, I will have a party and laugh all night with the thoughts of your suffering.”

retribution (noun): deserved punishment

Jackie’s letter of retribution disturbed Mike; he moved out of state, changed his name and phone number, and had plastic surgery done on his face.

 

Audio book for "The Lady or the Tiger?"

Tuesday

Today we will discuss where you are on your storyboards. These are due tomorrow and then we will read "The Lady or the Tiger?"

HW: Look up your new vocabulary words.

Vocabulary List #2

Preclude
Impunity
Immolation
Abscond
Repose
Aperture
Termination
Subside
Inaugurate
Exhilarates 

When you write your sentences try and have fun with it:

contempt (noun): the feelings or attitude toward a person one considers unworthy

The contempt that Jackie felt for her ex-boyfriend amounted to her burning all his photos and letters, smashing his cds with a sledgehammer, donating all his clothes to charities, cracking eggs on the hood of his car, spitting in his new girlfriend’s face, and writing a letter: “Dear Mike, you are such a bastard and I don’t deserve how you mistreated me –locking me in your closet for two days – so I pray that some hour soon, you will be impaled by a sharp object, through the stomach, and that your death ends up on the six o’clock news (by the way, I have a knife); on the day of your death, I will have a party and laugh all night with the thoughts of your suffering.”

retribution (noun): deserved punishment

Jackie’s letter of retribution disturbed Mike; he moved out of state, changed his name and phone number, and had plastic surgery done on his face.

 

Audio book for "The Lady or the Tiger?"

Thursday

 

Thursday – Students should be working on Story Board project:

 

STORYBOARD PROJECT:

By yourself, you will create a storyboard for “The Most Dangerous Game”.  I want you to use your notes on the list of events in the plot.  Things you will need to include in your storyboard:

1)    At least twelve events from the story.  Make sure you have at least one scene dedicated to each part of the part.

2)    Above the scene write the part of plot in which the scene happens.

3)    Below the scene write a brief description of the scene.

 

HW: Study Vocabulary Words

 

Friday – Vocabulary quiz (this can be found under this sheet). Once you are finished with the quiz please work on their Storyboards. 

 

Story boards will be due next Wednesday.

 

Tuesday

Today we are going to take a quiz on "The Most Dangerous Game", look at a couple literary terms projects, write a sentence with the last vocabulary word, and discuss storyboards.

Naive (adj): having or showing a lack of experience, judgement, or information.

The naive boy thought he could win the poker game against professional gamblers, but the took all his money.

STORYBOARD PROJECT:

By yourself, you will create a storyboard for “The Most Dangerous Game”.  I want you to use your notes on the list of events in the plot.  Things you will need to include in your storyboard:

1)    At least twelve events from the story.  Make sure you have at least one scene dedicated to each part of the part. 

2)    Above the scene write the part of plot in which the scene happens.

3)    Below the scene write a brief description of the scene.

GRADING:

Your will be graded in the following ways:

1)    Drawing of each scene – 24 points

2)    Labeling of plot for each scene – 12 points

3)    Explanation or description of each scene – 12 points

4)    Neatness, spelling, and color in the drawing – 5 points

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 53 pts.  This project will be due next Wednesday and will be put on the walls for everyone to see – including future students.  

Story boards will be due next Wednesday.