Objective: SWBAT evaluate an
author’s use of ambiguity in a story.
SWBAT make inferences about characters’ motivations.
Do-Now: Vocab Practice: scrutiny, coveted, singed, exuberant, genial
1) What is something a teacher might look at with scrutiny?
2) Name something you coveted, but never got.
3) Would you need to go to the hospital if your finger was singed? Why or why not?
4) On what day of the week do you feel most exuberant? Why?
5) Would a genial person have a lot of friends? Why or why not?
Today: 1) Review Do-Now
2) Review Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
3) Note-taking: Ambiguity: a quality which allows something to be interpreted (understood) in more than one way.
4)In groups, read "The Lady, or the Tiger" pp. 298-304, completing "Inferring Character Motivation" questions #1-5.
Exit Slip: What do you believe was behind the door---the lady or the tiger? Use evidence from the story focusing on the princess' motivation to support your answer.
Homework: Study for you Vocabulary Quiz on MONDAY! Unit Test #2 will be on Friday, April 19!
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