Wednesday, March 20

Objective: SWBAT identify examples of irony from a story and explain how the irony makes the story more suspenseful and interesting.  SWBAT compare the themes of two stories written by the same author.

Do-Now: 1) How might a house guest impose on his/her host?

2) What can you do to someone to make him/her recoil?

3) Name something you will endeavor to do before the end of the school year.

4) Would you have an easy time training an obstinate dog?  Why or why not?

5) Name a series of books or movies the constitutes a succession.

Today: 1) Review the 3 Main Types of Irony.  What irony did we see in "The Tell-Tale Heart?"

2) In groups, read "The Cask of Amontillado" pp. 174-179, completing the "Drawing Conclusions" questions #1-5.  As you read, look for examples of irony (you will need them for your Exit Slip.)

3) Read "A Closer Look: The Other Man in the Wall" on pg. 178.

4) Complete a VENN diagram comparing/contrasting "The Cask of Amontillado" with "The Tell-Tale Heart."

Exit Slip: Give at least TWO examples of irony from "The Cask of Amontillado."  Explain how the irony in "The Cask of Amontillado" made the story more suspenseful and interesting.

Homework: Vocabulary Quiz #3 on FRIDAY!  Gun Control Essay due MONDAY, April 1!