Learning Targets: I can cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
I can demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics.
I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Coming up: vocabulary quiz Friday.
After you have finished the quiz,
I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
I can demonstrate knowledge of eighteenth-, nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century foundational works of American literature, including how two or more texts from the same period treat similar themes or topics.
I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Coming up: vocabulary quiz Friday.
After you have finished the quiz,
After you have finished the quiz,
PLEASE COLLECT A SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY
This must be turned in at the end of class. Do not take this home.
However, the poems are all on line.
Individually, browse through the collection of poems in Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters, and complete 5 character analyses. That means you will hand in a total of 5 analyses. We'll staple these together when you have finished. These are due at the end of class on Tuesday. You have plenty of time to browse. One of the five will be assigned to you to perform. There will be no duplicates in class, so choose carefully.
(Class handout / copy below.) Read carefully, as you will be reading one of these aloud as a performance. (more information to come)
Check with me, if you are unsure of pronunciation, rhythm or stress. This is due by the end of class Tuesday.
On Wednesday, you will be assigned one of your poems for a performance. There will be no duplicates. The performance will be reading your poem at the front of the class. You do not have to memorize this. Make sure you check the blog if you are absent.
What will you need on Thursday when you perform?
Your poem
A well-read performance of the poem, which we will have practiced on Friday.
If you are absent, make sure to check the blog for your assigned poem.
A prop for your character.
If you would like to memorize a poem, I need to know on Tuesday, One hundred bonus points for anyone who successfully memorizes.
Your work will not look like your neighbor's!
Assignment: Choose five of the selections that appeal to you and complete the CHARACTER ANALYSIS worksheet found in this packet for each of the characters. You will begin in class, but will need to complete for homework. It is important to remember that there is no right or wrong answers as long as you can back up your theories, preferable with text.
Name___________________
Character Analysis for Spoon River Anthology
Character’s name______________________________________ Epitaph number
1. 1. How old is your character? (Remember he/she is the age he/she was when he/she died.) This might have to be inferred from the text.
2. Is your character married or single, and does he/she have children? If so, what are their names and ages?
3. Describe your character's home.Weave in text in a complete sentence.
4. Give a physical description of your character, weaving in text- and your imagination.
5. What one prop would this character have and why?
6. How does your character feel about the other people in Spoon River? Can you support this?
7. . How does he/she feel about life? (Remember, a great deal of this has to do with their environment.)
8. Write a simile or metaphor about your character for one of the abstract qualities in listed. Give a specific reason for your choice. see example
ie. Matilda is like a tomato, sweet when the sun is ripe, but fading quickly if consumed too late.
a. color
b. food
c. an inanimate object
d. animal 9.. What is your character’s secret? Write in a complete sentence.
PLEASE COLLECT A SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY
This must be turned in at the end of class. Do not take this home.
However, the poems are all on line.
Individually, browse through the collection of poems in Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters, and complete 5 character analyses. That means you will hand in a total of 5 analyses. We'll staple these together when you have finished. These are due at the end of class on Tuesday. You have plenty of time to browse. One of the five will be assigned to you to perform. There will be no duplicates in class, so choose carefully.
(Class handout / copy below.) Read carefully, as you will be reading one of these aloud as a performance. (more information to come)
Check with me, if you are unsure of pronunciation, rhythm or stress. This is due by the end of class Tuesday.
On Wednesday, you will be assigned one of your poems for a performance. There will be no duplicates. The performance will be reading your poem at the front of the class. You do not have to memorize this. Make sure you check the blog if you are absent.
What will you need on Thursday when you perform?
Your poem
A well-read performance of the poem, which we will have practiced on Friday.
If you are absent, make sure to check the blog for your assigned poem.
A prop for your character.
If you would like to memorize a poem, I need to know on Tuesday, One hundred bonus points for anyone who successfully memorizes.
Your work will not look like your neighbor's!
Assignment: Choose five of the selections that appeal to you and complete the CHARACTER ANALYSIS worksheet found in this packet for each of the characters. You will begin in class, but will need to complete for homework. It is important to remember that there is no right or wrong answers as long as you can back up your theories, preferable with text.
Name___________________
Character Analysis for Spoon River Anthology
You will need to complete five character analysis forms. Keep in mind that these people lived close to one hundred and fifty years ago. Remember to justify all your answers.
Character’s name______________________________________ Epitaph number
Character’s name______________________________________ Epitaph number
| 1. 1. How old is your character? (Remember he/she is the age he/she was when he/she died.) This might have to be inferred from the text. | |
| 2. Is your character married or single, and does he/she have children? If so, what are their names and ages? | |
| 3. Describe your character's home.Weave in text in a complete sentence. | |
| 4. Give a physical description of your character, weaving in text- and your imagination. | |
| 5. What one prop would this character have and why? | |
| 6. How does your character feel about the other people in Spoon River? Can you support this? | |
| 7. . How does he/she feel about life? (Remember, a great deal of this has to do with their environment.) | |
| 8. Write a simile or metaphor about your character for one of the abstract qualities in listed. Give a specific reason for your choice. see example ie. Matilda is like a tomato, sweet when the sun is ripe, but fading quickly if consumed too late. |
a. color
b. food
c. an inanimate object
d. animal
|
| 9.. What is your character’s secret? Write in a complete sentence. | |
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