The Split-Cherry Tree

Learning Goal: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop a theme.

Today, we are going to start the story, "The Split-Cherry Tree".  First we need to review some definitions: Symbol, Situational Irony, and take some notes on the following:

Character Descriptions
Imagery
Metaphor
Simile
Dialect
Three Elements of Believable Character Change

As you read the story you need to mark the following  (and post to your blog):
physical descriptions of the characters, the farm, the school, and the country and landscape. metaphors, similes, examples of dialect



Example:

PROFESSOR HERBERT:

Professor Herbert wore a gray suit of clothes. The suit matched his gray hair.

DAVE:

PA (LUSTER) SEXTON:

Pa’s eyes danced fire. His face was getting red. The red color was coming through the brown, weather-beaten skin on Pa’s face.

MA SEXTON:
FARM:
SCHOOL:
Metaphor:
Simile:
Dialect:

Friday 9/27

The class will be taking vocabulary test #2. 

The Lady or the Tiger

Today we will read and practice a simulation based on "The Lady or the Tiger?"  But, first let's review the story? 

Learning Goal:  How does the author use the structure of the story to create suspense or mystery?  (Think plot or foreshadow)

Who was the protagonist?  What choice did they have to make?  What is up with the King and his arena?  How is the Princess like the King?  Why does the Lover follow the Princess' hand motions?  What do you think happens?  Compare the King to either Zaroff or Montressor.

The Lady or the Tiger?

Today, we will make place cards in groups for Irony.  Then, we begin to read the Lady or the Tiger?

The Cask of Amontillado

Objectives:

1)    Define symbol, foreshadow, irony

2)    Given a story identify characters with descriptions

3)    Given a story to be able to list it plot, conflict, point of view, antagonist, protagonist

 

 

NOTES

SYMBOL:  A person, place, an object, an image that represents a greater idea

EXAMPLES OF SYMBOLS in “THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO”

1)    How the characters are dressed

a)    Fortunato is dressed like a clown.  Ironically (dramatic) Poe is saying that Fortunato is a clown.  A drunken clown who is full of himself and unwittingly walks into a trap

b)    Montresor is dressed in black: black cape, black mask.  Symbolically he is diabolic, evil.  His revenge has purpose only to himself.

2)    The setting

The catabombs represent family (Montresor’s family), family pride, and death.  They might suggest that the murder of Fortunato was don out of family honor.  The insults might be that something happened a long time before the story takes place and involves the two families, or it might just be Fortunato acting above Montresor.  An insult that Montresor might take to represent one family above the other.

3)    The coat of arms.

ALLUSIONS:  The catacombs of Paris

IRONY:

Verbal Irony: Nearly everything Montresor says is verbal irony.

“I drink to your long life”—can you be more cruel.

Situational Irony: Fortunato doesn’t expect to be murdered.  Especially since he views himself above Montresor and he views Montresor in friendly terms.

Dramatic Irony:  The entire story is a monologue told from the point of view of Montresor.  What Montresor says is not what Poe means. 

THEMES:

When an obsessive man who feels he has been repeatedly insulted, or imagines that he has been repeatedly insulted, or who lies about being insulted as a cover-up, chooses revenge as a motive for murder, he may plan a cruel and unusual method to get rid of his for in order to escape punishment.

Pride can lead a man to do unthinkable things.  Pride can also cause us to be naïve and blind to the things surrounds a person, and in the most sever cases it can lead a person to his/her death.

No revenge is sweet.  Revenge is a gruesome and terrible thing.

Irony and Symbolism

Learning Goal: Analyze the impact of word choices on meaning and tone (specifically, look for types of irony: verbal and dramatic)

 

Today, we are going to review three types of irony and symbolism and pick out examples from "The Cask of Amontillado".

In groups you'll make a list of ironies and symbols, then choose one to act out for the class.  We will put these list on poster boards (for study guides) and then create placards for the definitions using a example from the story.

HW; Review "The Cask of Amontillado" for a possible quiz. 

The Cask of Amontillado

Today we will to taking notes on New Literary Terms and then watching a short video version of "The Cask Amontillado".

Tomorrow - you will fill out a short story guide (outline) and make a list of ironies in the story the Cask of Amontillado.  You will probably need to reread the story.

Friday - You will write the story (at least the ending) from Fortunato's point of view.  What does he think is happening?   How does he think about Montresor?  Does he escape?  This journal should be at least 1 page long.

Tuesday

Learning Goal: Analyze the impact of word choices on meaning and tone (specifically, look for types of irony: verbal and dramatic)

Today you'll take the quiz on Literary Terms.  When you are done you should look up your new vocabulary words and wait for the class to finish.  Once everyone is done we will get into our groups and continue reading "The Cask of Amontillado".

As you define the vocabulary words, make sure you include the part of speech and know how to use the word in a sentence.

Preclude
Impunity
Abscond
Repose
Termination
Subside
Aperture
Implore
Fetter
Immolation

The Cask of Amontillado

Here is the link to Shmoop.  Make sure you read the story first. 

The Cask of Amontillado

Learning Goal: Analyze the impact of word choices on meaning and tone (specifically, look for types of irony: verbal and dramatic).  

Today we are going to read "The Cask of Amontillado" in small groups.  You need to take notes are you read - mark and write down at least twelve things that you think are important. 

When you group gets done answer questions 1-5 and 8. 

HOMEWORK: Study for literary terms quiz tomorrow. 

Vocabulary Quiz #1

Today we will be taking a vocabulary quiz.  If you finish early, please begin reading the story, "The Cask of Amontillado" on page 370.  As you read, think about the question, "Is Revenge ever justified?" 

Vocabulary Charades

Learning Goal: LS4 - determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words.

Today we will review for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow.