DO NOW 9 16 14 v If you had three

DO NOW: 9/16/14 v. If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? Wishing for more wishes is not allowed! Describe in detail what you would wish for and why. v. Then have vocab homework on desk

THE MONKEY’S PAW By W. W. Jacobs

LITERARY TERMS AND CONCEPTS Class Notes Time: All this info is helpful when you are thinking about what to add to your short story

SUCCESS TODAY MEANS 9/16 v Students will be able to identify the elements of the exposition in the story “The Monkey’s Paw. ” v Students will review additional literary elements besides plot : for example, be able to identify the mood that the setting creates

LITERARY ELEMENTS & SKILLS We will need to add these to our plot chart for our own story. So take good notes and be thinking about how you can use these! v Mood v Tone v Purpose v Foreshadowing v Suspense v Universal themes

REVIEWING MOOD & TONE v. Mood = the overall feeling that the reader feels. v. Tone = The writer’s attitude about what He or she writes.

PURPOSE v The specific reason for reading a piece of literature. v In this case, our purpose is to Analyze: • The influence of setting on the mood and tone of the story, • the motivations of characters, • and the application of theme to real life.

FORESHADOW v Clues or hints given throughout the story which add to the suspense and help you guess what will happen in the end.

SUSPENSE v The anxiety or tension that develops as the plot moves toward the climax.

UNIVERSAL THEMES v Common lessons or morals taught through several literary works, cultures, and perspectives. Universal Themes include: v v You cannot buy happiness It is better to give than to receive. v All actions have consequences. v Cheaters don’t win.

Arabian Nights A collection of ancient tales from Arabia, India, Persia, and other countries; also know as The Thousand One Nights. Many of the stories involve wishes and magic

FAKIR v Typically, Fakir’s sell lucky charms and perform incredible feats, such as laying on a bed of nails or appearing to float. v A magic man, street performer in India.

SIMIAN v Adjective v “The fire had a simian look in the flames, like a howler monkey staring back. ” v Monkey-like

TALISMAN v Noun v “Before the test, Herbert took out his talisman and wished for an A. ” v A good luck charm.

PERIL v Noun (thing) v The weather had placed the family into unnecessary peril. v Danger

SURVEYING v Adjective (helps a noun) v Mr. Hager was surveying the land before they could start their project. v To look across the land

GRIMACE v Noun (thing) v Sarah bit into the octopus and grimaced at the taste. v Unpleasant, digusted look.

FATE v Noun (thing) v Fate has played an important role in the play of Romeo and Juliet. v Destiny

AMIABLY v “Mr. White welcomed the guest amiably, with a smile and a handshake. ” v Friendly

ENTHRALLED v “The three sat enthralled, listening to the Sergeant Major’s story eagerly. ” v Closely interested

FRIVOLOUS v “It seemed frivolous to ask for more, as she already had more than enough new clothes. ” v Over the top, unnecessary

AVARICIOUS v “He came across as a greedy, uncaring, avaricious person driven by money. ” v Greedy

MALIGNED v “The woman was quite maligned when the dimwitted man asked her age. Didn’t he know you never ask a woman her age? ” v Offended

ANTIMACASSAR v “My grandmother had a knitted antimacassar on to top of her favorite chair on which the cat would sit. ” v A decorative cloth or covering along the top of a chair or couch.

WORDS TO KNOW QUIZ

ENTHRALLED v A. Danger v B. In between v C. Very Interested

TALISMAN v A. A magical charm v B. A monkey v C. Destiny

SURVEYING v A. A Test v B. To look closely at something v C. Friendly, hospitable

AMIABLY v A. Friendly, hospitable v B. Disgusted, Scowl v C. Destiny

GRIMACE v A. Danger v B. Scowl, Disgusted look v C. Listening with interest

PERILS v A. Fate v B. Danger v C. Greedy

FATE v A. Destiny v B. Danger v C. Magical object

AVARICIOUS v A: A cloth on the back of a couch to protect the fabric. v B: Offended, Insulted v C: Greedy for money or wealth

CREDULITY v A: Not easily fooled v B: Believing things too readily v C: Boring, Commonplace

INTERCEPT v A: Over the top, unnecessary v B: In the middle or in between v C: Friendly, Hospitable

MALIGNED v A: Insulted, Offended v B: In between, in the middle v C: Good luck, Magic

ANTIMACASSAR v A: Magical, Good luck v B: Destiny v C: A cloth covering the back of a couch to protect the fabric.

SIMIAN v A. Greedy for money or wealth v B. Monkey-like v C. Lucky Charm

ENG 10 DO NOW 9/17/14 v Which do you believe to be true? : • I am in complete control of everything that happens to me in my life, good or bad, and nothing is predetermined. I am the maker of my own destiny. Or • The events of life are predetermined for me, and I do not have control over what happens to me, good or bad. Everything happens for a reason, and I should not try to challenge my destiny. v Choose the statement that best reflects your opinion, and support your answer with a specific example.

LITERARY ELEMENTS & SKILLS Which literary element did our Do Now seem to deal with? v Mood v Tone v Purpose v Foreshadowing v Suspense v Universal themes

ENG 10 SUCCESS TODAY MEANS v Students will review vocab checking for their own understanding. v Students will be able to describe the mood created by the setting, citing textual evidence as well as define three elements of the exposition from the story “The Monkey’s Paw. ” v Students will finish reading the story using the study guide as focusing tool for understanding. (HW)

NOTES 9/17 v Exposition: • Setting • Characters: • Conflict:

ENG 10 DO NOW 9/18/14 v Take a half sheet. You may use any notes you have to answer, but may not have the story out. Turn in your reading check to the US MAIL BASKET when done. v Then, have story, study guide and notes out on your desk.

SUCCESS TODAY MEANS v Students will analyze some teacher-identified foreshadowing for how they build suspense in the story. v Students will apply their understanding of the plot structure by completing the graphic organizer in class. v HW: vocab worksheet and any classwork not completed.

READING ANALYSIS Copy the following questions into your notes

ENG 10 DO NOW 9/19/14 What is the climax of the story? Where is the tension or suspense the greatest?

SUCCESS TODAY MEANS v Students will assess their plot graphic organizer for “The Monkey’s Paw” by breaking the story down into 7 or so events and plotting them on the graph line.

FIRST v Make a list of at least 7 events from the story. (Remember how we did this with Princess and the Pea? ).

PLOT DIAGRAM 3 2 1 4 5

CHARACTERS v Mr. and Mrs. White (residents of the home) v Their son, Herbert, who is 19. v Sergeant Major Morris – a friend who served in the British Army in India for 21 years

THE SETTING v The story takes place in an English suburb in the White family’s home. v It is around the year 1920 v The first scene opens on a dark and stormy winter night v A guest arrives at the house

THURSDAY HW AND E. C. OPTION v. HW: Reread story. Focus on foreshadowing events. Know “perils’ “fate” “grimace” v E. C. : Decide whether Herbert’s death is due to Fate or Coincidence. Using specific examples from the story, write two paragraphs defending your decision about the cause of his death.

ENG 10 DO NOW 9/20/13 v Gather, staple if separated your DO NOWs from this week. Every sheet of paper must have your name on it. Every Do Now must be labeled “Do Now” and have the date next to it. NO TEETH. Let’s see how many of you follow directions. Then have out your story worksheets and a PENCIL.

VIDEO v Get your Do Nows Turned in quickly. Get ready to quiz quickly. Otherwise we will not be able to watch the entire “The Monkey’s Paw” v http: //bit. ly/11 e 0 dzg

VIDEO ASSIGNMENT v Desk cleared during video except for a piece of paper to joint down notes or reactions. v Homework: one paragraph reflection on the movie version. Questions to consider in your response: Did you like it? Why? How similar was it to your mental version? Be specific. Where there any differences in the video version from the written?