- Discuss "The Necklace" for tone and mood
- Notes: Theme
- Explain Tone Disconnect Assignment
- Draft due Friday, November 21 (Computer Lab day)
- Final copy due Tuesday, November 25
Tuesday, November 18:
- Notes: Conflict
- Read "Harrison Bergeron" (p. 216) out loud together in class, with students taking turns. Complete the questions on the handout as you read. Pay close attention to the theme and conflicts present in the story. The questions are due on Thursday.
Wednesday, November 19:
- Finish reading "Harrison Bergeron" (p. 216)
- Work day for the following:
- "Harrison Bergeron" questions - due tomorrow
- Tone Disconnect rough draft - due Friday
Thursday, November 20:
- Read "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" (p. 369). Using your comp books, analyze the story for the following elements:
- What is the story’s point of view? How does it affect our perception of the main character?
- Is the grandmother round or flat? Static or dynamic? How do you know?
- How is the setting important to the story?
- What is the tone? Mood?
- What a is major theme of the story? Explain how you know.
Friday, November 21:
- Turn in "Harrison Bergeron" questions
- Check Tone Disconnect drafts
- Peer-edit and make changes in the computer lab
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