Week of 11/28 - 12/2

This week we are going to do the following: discuss punctuation - particularly how to use commas, semi-colons, colons, and dashes correctly. We going to look at simple, compound and complex sentences and discuss the difference (also why someone would use a variety of each). And, we are going to begin to read DAWN.

As a warm up let us be with a few grammar exercises.

The following are from the book EATS SHOOTS & LEAVES by Lynne Truss. Please move the punctuation, add punctuation or quotations to correct the sentence.

1) Leonora walked on her head, a little higher than usual.
2) The driver managed to escape from the vehicle before it sank and swam to the river-bank.
3) Don't guess, use a timer or watch.
4) The convict said the judge is mad.

To review comma rules go here

DUE POSTS:

Friday 11/18: Study questions from pages 45-65 of NIGHT are due.

Monday 11/21: Final Drafts of Short Stories are DUE.

FINISH NIGHT by next Wednesday 11/23.

SMILE!

Apathy
Appease
Ensued
Imperceptible
Peremptory
Undulation
Imperative
Reiterate
Cnjectual
Poignant

NIGHT

Study Guide for Night:

For the following characters list everything you know about them:

Elie:


Chlomo:


Moshe the Beadle:


Akiba Drumer:


Madame Schachter:


Juliek:


Joshef Mengele:


Idek:


Franek:


Zalman:


Stein:


Tzipora:


List at least three types of conflict and briefly discuss who the conflict is between:
1)

2)

3)
Name two foreshadows:


List and explain two symbols:


List and explain two ironies:


Pick out two similes:


Pick out two metaphors:


List at least four settings


Discuss how the dynamic character changes


Outline the plot

SHORT STORY PROJECTS

Short Story Projects:

The short story project aim is to grant students the chance to think creatively and critically about stories that are in their textbook, giving them hands-on permission to add their own talents and knowledge to a story and to teach the story to the class. The ultimate goal is to create something that will allow future students a chance to learn from it.

The first step in the project is to pick a story from the sign-up list and read the story closely, taking notes on things like character, plot, metaphors, symbols, and so on. The second step will be to outline a presentation (see below) for class. The third step will be to develop a creative connection.

The project is worth 200 points and will be graded upon the following items.

1) 100 points presentation of story to class. You presentation needs to address the following:
a. You should have summary of the story. A detailed account of what happens.
b. In the second part of your presentation you should discuss the literary elements that appear in the story and how they may make meaning. Example: In “Blues Ain’t No Mockin’ Bird” the act of mimicking appears often in the story: Terry copies Tyrone, Cathy copies Granny and adults, Camera and Smilin’ are trying to copy the Cain’s life on film, Granddaddy and Granny in a while mimic the two children hawks, and finally all the places the Cain family move too they find a repetition of disrespect from people. All these acts of mimicking, conscious and unconscious, form the backdrop of the story, the mockingbird of the story, the idea of intrusion which contrasts the blues granny hums which is calm, soothing and represents respect.
c. The third part of your project should be a comparison to a story you have read in class. You can compare characters, themes, ideas, the use of some literary device.
d. The fourth part of your presentation will be some sort of visual aid that corresponds to the story.

A-D are worth 20 points each. The final twenty 20 points will come from a oral presentation rubric, meaning you will be graded on how well you spoke.

2) 100 points for the creative connection. This connection displays an understanding of the story, neatness, enthusiasm and makes the story fun for the class.

POSSIBLE PROJECTS:

1) You can translate the story into a play (with a written script) and act out part of it for the class. You should think about either writing a possible theme song or finding one. You will have to justify your theme song. You could record your play on tape or burn it on a CD. Your play should be close to the original story.
2) You can make the story into a movie (with a written script) and film it in Skagway. You should think of music. Your movie should be at least 15 minutes long and should remain close to the text of the original story. (I’ll show you an example of this soon).
3) You can create a comic book out of the story but your version should remain very close to the text of the original story. Your comic book should be at least ten pages and can contain the sequel to the book. The comic should also have a list of reading comprehensive questions at the end.
4) You could create a magazine about the story—things to include might be: interviews with characters from the story; reviews from critics; short story sequels; poetry about the story; information about the author, drawings; review of movies or radio programs based on the story, etc. You should have at least 6 things in your magazine (magazine should be 6-8 pages).
5) You could write a 2-5 page critical paper on the story. If you decide to do this you must talk to me about your topic and your direction.
6) You could do a power point presentation that includes research on the story, the author and some other aspect of the story.

Review for Short Story FINAL

SHORT STORY FINAL: REVIEW

Some things you will have to know

1) Be able to define: blues, irony, foreshadow, dialect, conflict, character, plot, tone, theme, symbol, protagonist, antagonist, static character, dynamic character, round character, flat character, allusion

Blues:

Irony:

Foreshadow:

Dialect:

Conflict:

Character:

Plot:

Tone:

Theme:

Symbol:

Protagonist:

Antagonist:

Static Character:

Dynamic Character:

Round Character:

Flat Character:

Allusion:

2) For each story be able to list the protagonist and the antagonist and the type of conflict

a) “The Most Dangerous Game”


b) “The Cask of Amontillado”


c) “The Lady or the Tiger”


d) “The Split Cherry Tree”


e) “Blues Ain’t No Mockin’ Bird”


f) “To Build A Fire”


g) “Where Have You Gone Charming Billy”


3) For each story pick out which characters are round, which characters are flat, which characters are static and which characters are dynamic and briefly discuss why they fit the category you chose.

a) “The Most Dangerous Game”




b) “The Cask of Amontillado”




c) “The Lady or the Tiger”




d) “The Split Cherry Tree”




e) “Blues Ain’t No Mockin’ Bird”



f) “To Build A Fire”




g) “Where Have You Gone Charming Billy”

4) For each story list the point of view it is told from
a) “The Most Dangerous Game”

b) “The Cask of Amontillado”

c) “The Lady or the Tiger”

d) “The Split Cherry Tree”

e) “Blues Ain’t No Mockin’ Bird”

f) “To Build A Fire”

g) “Where Have You Gone Charming Billy”


5) For each story write out a theme using “writing a theme” guide and the six elements of theme

a) “The Most Dangerous Game”




b) “The Lady or the Tiger”



c) “The Split Cherry Tree”



d) “Blues Ain’t No Mockin’ Bird



e) “Where Have You Gone Charming Billy”


6) For each story list one event for each of the six elements of plot (exposition, inciting event, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution)

a) “The Most Dangerous Game”
exposition:

inciting event:

rising action:

climax:

falling action:

resolution:

b) “To Build A Fire”

exposition:

inciting event:

rising action:

climax:

falling action:

resolution:


c) “The Lady or the Tiger”

exposition:

inciting event:

rising action:

climax:

falling action:

resolution:


d) “The Split Cherry Tree”

exposition:

inciting event:

rising action:

climax:

falling action:

resolution:


e) “Blues Ain’t No Mockin’ Bird”

exposition:

inciting event:

rising action:

climax:

falling action:

resolution:


f) “Where Have You Gone Charming Billy”


exposition:

inciting event:

rising action:

climax:

falling action:

resolution:


g) “The Cask of Amontillado”

exposition:

inciting event:

rising action:

climax:

falling action:

resolution:


7) For the following stories pick out two or more examples of allusion and discuss what it alludes to:

“Blues Ain’t No Mockin’ Bird”


a) “Where Have You Gone Charming Billy”


“The Most Dangerous Game”

8) For the following stories list at least one example of foreshadow and briefly discuss what it hints will happen:

“The Most Dangerous Game”



a) “Where Have You Gone Charming Billy”


“The Lady or the Tiger”


9) For the following stories pick out an example of irony and discuss why its ironic:

“The Most Dangerous Game”


“The Cask of Amontillado”


10) For the following stories discuss what the following symbols and or images represent and mean:


“The Split Cherry Tree”: The cherry tree


The tree imagery: Dead-leaf, hands like gnarled roots, face like a ripe fodder blade:


“Blues Ain’t No Mockin’ Bird”: The title


The two chicken hawks:


“The Cask of Amontillado” – all the symbols

11) Briefly discuss how dialect is used in “The Split Cherry Tree”? What does it tell us about Pa, Dave and Professor Luster. Why is dialect important in this story? Why is dialect important in “Blues Ain’t No Mockin Bird”?

12) Both Toni Cade Bambara and Jesse Stuart use imagery to build the characters of Granddady Cain and Luster (Pa) Sexton. Both of these characters have some similarities and some differences. In an essay with a definite thesis statement compare and contrast the two characters—what they look like, the metaphors involved in their description, how they act and how they think. Please do not say they author never says. Think about what might be implied.

13) List the setting for every story.

14) Identify the following characters with a detailed description of their physical, intellectual and emotional qualities (everything you know about them):


Granddaddy Cain
Granny
Cathy
Smilin
Camera
General Zaroff
Rainsford

The Princess
The King

The Princess’ Lover

Pa Sexton

Dave Sexton

Professor Herbert



15) Be able to answer various comprehension questions—short answer, true or false, multiple choice

Short Stories

Everyone should be working on the 1st drafts of their short stories (note: you will have to go through three drafts).

If you wish to email me your ideas or draft before next week you can reach me at fieldingkent@hotmail.com

Good luck and Have FUN!