Tuesday, April 9

Objective: SWBAT evaluate an author’s use of situational irony and explain how that irony enhances the theme of the story.  SWBAT compose a poem containing a symbolic juxtaposition.

Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice: instigates, agile, depreciate,  ransacking, discreet

1) Who instigates most of the problems in your group of friends?  How does he/she do this?

2) What profession might an agile person have?

3) Name an item that will depreciate in value over time.

4) When might you ransack your bedroom?

5) If you are trying to sneak out of your house, would you be discreet?  Why or why not?

Today: 1) Review Do-Now and Exit Slips from yesterday.

2) Note-taking: Juxtaposition: placing two things side by side to show a contrast

3) Class will read "The Gift of the Magi" pp. 288-292.  What juxtapositions are found in this story?

4) Class will read "Los Ancianos" pg. 294.  Describe the juxtaposition in this poem.

5) Juxtaposition Poem: Compose your own poem containing a symbolic juxtaposition between two things.  The poem can focus on any topic you choose, but should focus on the two things you are contrasting.  Your poem should be a MINIMUM of TWENTY lines long and does not have to rhyme or follow any particular style/format.  Poems will be worth 20 points and graded as follows: 10 pts. for length, 5 pts. for use of juxtaposition, 5 pts. for originality/creativity.

Exit Slip: What do you believe is the theme of "The Gift of the Magi?"  How is the ending ironic?  How does the ironic ending enhance the theme of the story?  Explain.

Homework: Finish your Juxtaposition Poem.  Study for Monday's vocab quiz!