English 10 – EOP
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Unit 1 Lesson 1: Lather and Nothing Else
Objectives:
interpret the main ideas, events or themes of a variety of novels, stories, poetry, other
printed media, and electronic media
make generalizations, supported by specific details and examples, about key concepts,
characters, and themes of written, oral, and visual work
describe how tone and mood affect the drama of a story, play, or film
create a variety of academic, technical, and personal communications, including debates,
research, and technical reports, oral, multimedia presentations, poetry, and personal essay
Lesson Components:
Do Pre-reading Notes on page 144.
Do Reader's Journal on page 145.
Read the story, Lather and Nothing Else on pages 145-149 using the margin questions as a
guide. Consult the vocabulary in Words for Everyday Usage.
Complete questions 1-10 in Reviewing the Selection on page 149.
Complete questions 1-2 in Understanding Literature on page 150.
Read page 150 Responding in Writing: Descriptive Paragraph. Refer to modes of Writing 1.9
on page 774. Also refer to Writing a Descriptive Paragraph information sheet. Your
paragraph must at least 1/2 page. It will be evaluated against the Grade 10 Impromptu
Writing Standards.
Complete the worksheet, The Form of a Personal Letter.