Read “The Colomber” pg. 4 then do graphic organizer: Plot
Diagram, and questions 2, 3, 5-7
Read pg. 14“Contents of Dead Man’s Pockets" and do Cause and
Effect chart in groups
View video below
Watch video: http://youtu.be/uYAeZBG0vio Discuss effectiveness and setting
pg. 29 5-7, and Graphic Organizer: Chart showing sequence or
Cause and Effect chart
Read “The Pedestrian” :OA 1. How old will you be in 2053? 2.
What new technologies or inventions would you like to see in
2053? 3. Predict what you think the world will be like in 2053.
Read about Ray Bradbury pg. 62 and pg. 57
Read "The Pedestrian" pg. 58
Assign Questions: All 1-10
Bonus: Writing Picture Setting or Draw this in a detailed, colored
picture and present to class.
Closing Assignment:: Watch video clip (see links below) and write a
comparison and contrast paragraph to elements of "The Pedestrian"
such as mood, tone, setting, theme, etc.
http://depts.washington.edu/biointel/orf.mov
By Dr. Richard Satava
How the future of surgery is changing: Robotics, telesurgery, surgical simulators and other
advanced technologies (MS PowerPoint presentation, Sept., 2006}
http://depts.washington.edu/biointel/ Operation room of future
Read “The Bass, the River and Sheila Mant” pg. 291 OA What is your favorite outdoor
activity? Explain why you wouldn't want to give up this activity.
Do Graphic Organizer: Characterization web for Sheila Mant
Assignment: pg. 300-301 Restate and Answer #’s 2-6, and 9 and Grammar Link
Grade and discuss “Bass, River, and Sheila” do Grammar section pg. 301
OA Use a Graphic Organizer: Venn Diagram to compare and contrast
the values of the narrator and Sheila Mant.
“Through the Tunnel” pg. 476 “Through the Tunnel” Do plot diagram , Questions 2-6, Graphic
Organizer: Symbol chart pg. 485
OA Correct the following sentence: i really admire jerrys tenacity
in the short story through the tunnel or
Which was more symbolic for Jerry (A) the safe beach (B) the
goggles (C) rock (D) boys? Explain answer
Grade and discuss questions over the story, characterization, tone, etc. and do analogies pg.
486
OA List 2 similes, 1 metaphor, and 1 example of personification
used in "Through the Tunnel" pg.476. Then explain why the author
uses the figurative language. How might these help the reader?
Read “Catch the Moon” pg. 281 Questions 1-5, 7-9, Word meanings, and Figurative Lang. pg.
290
OA 1. Describe the tone and mood used in " Catch the Moon."
Explain your answer. 2. Identify the type of characterization used
for Luis? Use 2-3 examples from the book and (pg. # in
parenthesis) to support your answer. 3. What P-O-V is used?
Explain answer using examples from the text (pg#) . Or Which
was more symbolic for Luis (a) the moon (B) hubcaps (C) dishes (D)
trees? Explain your answer using textual evidence (pg#’s) .
Grade and discuss questions, theme, characterization, setting, mood, tone, etc.
Read “ Cold Equations” pg. 197 Do Graphic Organizer: Cause and effect chart or Plot Diagram as
group homework questions: 2-6, 8-9, Writing Option as Bonus
Do Cause and Effect chart, or plot diagram in groups of 3-4 and present to class and Grade and
discuss story, characterization, mood, tone, suspense, theme, etc. Assign: Grammar Link: pg.
220
Read “Lamb to the Slaughter”
Assignment:
Group work for "Lamb to the Slaughter"
Analysis of elements and draw: setting of home and world today
contrasted with society of home and world views today, wifeMary, husband, Police officers, role food plays then find quotes
used in the story and analyze those examples
OA What is the setting (time and place) for " Lamb to the
Slaughter?"
How did you arrive at this answer?
Read “Masque of the Red Death” Pg. 494
Assignment : Pg. 507 #’s 1-7, Vocabulary
Graphic Organizer: Imagery Wheel
Masque of the Red Death part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv2qL-LRBag
part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF8TSsQOKq0&feature=related
Do a Graphic Organizer: Venn Diagram to show compare and
contrast for video and story.
Read “The Possibility of Evil” pg. 364
Do Graphic Organizer: Characterization sheet for Ms.
Strangeworth
Be prepared to Discuss foreshadowing, point of view,
characterization, setting, irony-all types
OA What is the setting, not just place, where "The Possibility of Evil" occurs? Give at least
3 textual details (pg#’s ) that prove your answer.
Discuss Questions: 1-5 pg. 377
Discuss "Possibility of Evil" Discuss-characterization, point of view, irony, foreshadowing,
etc.
Do Handwriting activity: Write and Print name in other
hand vs. your dominant hand and compare the two. What
does a person’s handwriting reveal about him/her?