Wednesday,+November+10th

Bell Ringer (25 min)
===*Turn in your homework from last class! (point of view analysis chart from //Madame Bovary// excerpt) Also, did you give me the link to your compare/contrast essay on your blog?===
 * One person at the table needs to log in to Google Docs and create a new document named "Point of View Analysis." Share this document with everyone at the table.
 * As a group, work to write a paragraph analyzing the effect of point of view in "The Open Window" by Saki.
 * If you need a reminder, Look at the slideshow on Point of View Analysis.
 * Share this paragraph with me (cafeharmon@gmail.com) for a classwork grade.

Beginning Activity (10 min)
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 * Define the different types of irony on your graphic organizer using the slideshow below.


 * Look at the following pictures.




 * What do you find ironic about the pictures? Which type of irony would the pictures fall under?

Group Read (20 min)

 * Read the Roald Dahl short story Lamb to the Slaughter with your group.
 * Find an example of each type of irony in the story. Write these examples in your graphic organizer.
 * Share and discuss with class.

Mini Lesson (15 min)
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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 Ironicby 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.)

==Independent Reading Suggestion (10 min) ==
 * Read independently in your novels. In your journal today, write a GOOD lot #7 using verbal irony when speaking to your character. Remember to be sarcastic (example: "Oh that's a good idea. Run up the stairs so the killer can catch you and kill you faster! Real smart!") Include text detail as well!

Homework

 * Study the different literary terms we have discussed as part of our unit on short stories (parts of plot, protagonist, antagonist, theme, setting, point of view, types of point of view, irony, types of irony, simile, metaphor, etc.) We will have a review game next time and a test after that.
 * Be reading and journaling! Remember to include title, date, LOT #, text detail, and commentary in every journal entry!