Friday,+November+12th

Bell Ringer (5 min)
Take a minute to quiz yourself! We will have a test next class that addresses all of the terminology that we discussed during our unit on short stories. Write a short definition or description next to each term. Only use your notes as a last resort! See what you remember! Use this as a study guide.

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 * Brainstorm possible themes of the story.
 * Model graphic organizer showing how irony points to the theme of the story.
 * Small group practice!! Complete the graphic organizer for a different theme.

Quick Assessment (10 min)

 * Look at the song Ironic by Alanis Morissette. Choose 2 examples of irony from the song, how does the author use irony to illustrate a theme? (What is the central idea/theme of the song? How does the author use irony to show the central idea? Identify 2 examples of irony to support your explanation.)

Writing Lesson (55 min)
**Pacing Guide Objective:** W.5.10.2, W.4.10.1- to plan and compose a short story with a focus on setting, characters, plot, and point of view. I'm also hoping to see an ironic twist in my Pre AP stories!
 * Explain that we will be traveling to a cemetary to look for a tombstone that could inspire an interesting short story. Look for a tombstone that is old, and not connected to any person that a classmate may know. The older the better! Look at names, date, ages, inscriptions, etc.
 * Do a rubbing of the tombstone using butcher paper and crayons.

Share (5 min)

 * Share some of your grave rubbings with the class. Begin brainstorming stories that might go along with these rubbings.