Objective: Students will be able to identify symbols in literature. Students will be able to explain the different meanings of those symbols and explain how the symbols are used to create a story’s theme.
Journal: Describe the relationship between Jerry and his mother. Why does Jerry want to be able to swin through the tunnel? How does he prepare to swim through the tunnel? What do you predict will happen to Jerry? Do you think he will successfully be able to swim through the tunnel?
Agenda: 1) Exploring Vocabulary: Practicing with "Titanic" words:
TRUE or FALSE
1) A Mercedes Benz is superlative to a Kia.
2) In order to write an estimate for a car repair, the repairman must first ascertain the damage done to the car.
3) If my side of the story is corroborated by my sister, my mom will know one of us must be lying.
4) A crying baby can usually be quelled by a bottle or pacifier.
5) A poised figure skater is likely to fall on the ice and hurt herself.
6) If you put forth a perfunctory effort in school, you will probably fail all your classes.
7) You may have trouble understanding a garbled voicemail message.
8) During a fight, each person slams the other with recriminations.
9) Knowing how to complete algebra problems is pertinent in English class.
10) If a player throws a football vainly, his teammate should be able to catch it with no trouble.
TRUE or FALSE
1) A Mercedes Benz is superlative to a Kia.
2) In order to write an estimate for a car repair, the repairman must first ascertain the damage done to the car.
3) If my side of the story is corroborated by my sister, my mom will know one of us must be lying.
4) A crying baby can usually be quelled by a bottle or pacifier.
5) A poised figure skater is likely to fall on the ice and hurt herself.
6) If you put forth a perfunctory effort in school, you will probably fail all your classes.
7) You may have trouble understanding a garbled voicemail message.
8) During a fight, each person slams the other with recriminations.
9) Knowing how to complete algebra problems is pertinent in English class.
10) If a player throws a football vainly, his teammate should be able to catch it with no trouble.
2) NOTE-TAKING:
3 Main Types of Irony
Dramatic - when the reader knows something the character in the story doesn't know
Situational - when the opposite of what is expected to happen occurs
Verbal - when someone says one thing and means the opposite
Objective Writing vs. Subjective Writing
Objective Writing - writing in which only the facts are included and the author's opinions aren't
Examples: Newspaper articles, biographies, science reports
Subjective Writing - writing in which the author adds his/her opinions, judgements, or feelings
Examples: Editorial columns, autobiographies, tabloids
3 Main Types of Irony
Dramatic - when the reader knows something the character in the story doesn't know
Situational - when the opposite of what is expected to happen occurs
Verbal - when someone says one thing and means the opposite
Objective Writing vs. Subjective Writing
Objective Writing - writing in which only the facts are included and the author's opinions aren't
Examples: Newspaper articles, biographies, science reports
Subjective Writing - writing in which the author adds his/her opinions, judgements, or feelings
Examples: Editorial columns, autobiographies, tabloids
3) Finish Reading “Through the Tunnel” pp. 401-408.
4) Complete Response & Analysis Questions # 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9
Homework: Vocabulary Worksheets for words from “Through the Tunnel” and “RMS: Titanic.”
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