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Honors English

Explore the dynamics of sibling relationships and analyze the use of symbolism in the short story "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst. Learn vocabulary, analyze characters, and discuss essential questions.

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Honors English

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  1. Honors English The Scarlet Ibis8/19/13-8/23/13

  2. Bell Ringer Describe your relationship with your sibling(s). What was it like when you were children? How about now? Is there a difference between being the older or younger child? If you do not have a sibling, reflect upon why you would or would not want to have one.

  3. Honors English I: Learning Targets/I Can In a short story (“The Scarlet Ibis”)…. I can identify and define vocabulary words that are new to me. I can analyze characters. I can analyze the development of a theme. I can identify and analyze setting I can analyze selected events I can identify and analyze the use of symbolism

  4. Agenda Days 8/19-8/23 Bell Ringer Notes on the author Historical Context “Scarlet Ibis” Background Simile, Metaphor, Symbolism Song Activity Essential Questions Reflection Three Levels of Reading Activity w/theme analysis Group Work with devices Presentation Journal Writing

  5. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS • While reading, consider the following: • Can there be love where there is cruelty? • When can pride cause both good and evil? • Can success ever hurt you or be a bad thing?

  6. THE SCARLET IBISJAMES HURST In your Interactive Notebook: Table of Contents Heading: “The Scarlet Ibis” (symbolism/simile/metaphor) page ____ “I DID NOT KNOW THEN THAT PRIDE IS A WONDERFUL , TERRIBLE THING.”

  7. In your Interactive Notebook: Table of Contents Heading: “The Scarlet Ibis” (symbolism/simile/metaphor) page ____ ACTIVITY I: NOTES ON JAMES HURST Born on a farm by the sea in Jacksonville, NC in 1922 Served in the United States Army for 3years during World War II. He had studied to become a chemical engineer, but he preferred music and became a student at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. Aiming for a career as an opera singer, he traveled to Rome, Italy, for further study, living there for four years.

  8. James Hurst Notes Continued In 1951 he began a career in the international department of Chase Manhattan Bank, New York, where he continued to work until he retired in 1984. He wrote short stories in his spare time at the bank “The Scarlet Ibis” was his first short story to appear in a major magazine, Atlantic Monthly, where it was a hit. None of his other stories ever achieved fame.

  9. Historical Context Roaring 1920's (1918-1929) World War I, a.k.a “The Great War” The Progressive Movement (1900-1918) .

  10. The Roaring 20’s

  11. INTRODUCTION This story is set in 1918, when America was involved in World War I. The narrator and his brother lived in a rural area where the sole source of entertainment was the great outdoors. The narrator tells about his childhood relationship with his brother who is expected to die. The younger brother does not die. And here the story begins…

  12. THE CHARACTERS • BROTHER: The narrator in this story who is presumably an adult recalling certain events in his childhood. • DOODLE: The younger brother who is born a very sickly child, and is not expected to live many months beyond his birth.

  13. DOODLE BUG

  14. Symbolism Definition: uses symbols to represent qualities or ideas. A symbol is a person, animal, place, activity, or object that stands for something beyond itself. Example:

  15. Symbols to Watch Out For What do these mean to you? • The scarlet ibis • Black clouds • Blighted son • Winged character • The bleeding tree • Dead/Dying crops • Sleep

  16. Simile A comparison between two things using the words “like” or “as.” Example: “She was as quiet as a mouse.” “He sank like a stone.”“You are as pretty as a picture!”

  17. Metaphor A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are not alike, but that have something in common. Do not use like or as, instead use is. Example: “All the world is a stage.” “I am the Walrus.” “Life is a highway.”

  18. Activity III: Identifying Symbolism, Metaphor, and Simile in Song Lyrics Listen to the lyrics of the songs “Firework” by Katy Perry, “Stereo Hearts” by Gym Class Heroes feat. Adam Levine, and “You Make Me Smile” by Uncle Kracker and follow along with the printed lyrics. Write down as many examples of symbolism, metaphor, and simile as you can find!

  19. “Firework”—Katy Perry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p_wNe9OtG8&list=PLPdjxiq1Xtp0zJvySLDG6UBxBAGdDaqwP

  20. “Stereo Hearts”—Gym Class Heroes feat. Adam Levine http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3RVootcD4w&list=PLPdjxiq1Xtp0zJvySLDG6UBxBAGdDaqwP

  21. “You Make Me Smile”—Uncle Kracker http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkCLBj7nKPY&list=PLPdjxiq1Xtp0zJvySLDG6UBxBAGdDaqwP

  22. Open your Orange Interactive Reader to Page 197

  23. Warming up to the Text Re-Read the first two paragraphs on pages 199 silently. Then, answer the following questions: 1. What is literally meant by the phrase “clove of seasons”? 2. Write down all words with negative associations 3. List all of the words associated with death

  24. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS • Consider the followingand spend about 5 minutes discussing these questions with a partner. • Can there be love where there is cruelty? • When can pride cause both good and evil? • Can success ever hurt you or be a bad thing?

  25. Three Levels of Reading Step 1: In the center circle write the most important word from the story “The Scarlet Ibis”. Then in that same circle, define the word and write a sentence that uses it from the text. Step 2: In the next circle out draw 4 symbols that represent the importance of that word to the story. Explain this importance under the circle. Step 3: Look at your work so far. Now create two theme statements that could result from your word and symbols. Write one at the top in the outer circle and one at the bottom.

  26. Writing about theme Choose one of your themes and write a 3.8 paragraph explaining how the theme is developed through the use of symbolism.

  27. Day 2 MAP TESTING

  28. Day 3 8/22/13

  29. 8/22 Bell Ringer 1st period: Please turn in your 3.8 paragraph and “bulls eye” organizer. 3rd period: Please turn in your critical thinking questions after we discuss a few. Pride can be a dangerous thing. Reflect on a time when pride almost resulted in harm for you or someone you know. How would you change this event?

  30. 1st period: Group Organizers You will be split up into groups and given a graphic organizer over one of the following topics: Character Imagery Symbolism Metaphors Similes

  31. 1st period: Group Organizers Con. • Use the book to pull specific examples of your topic to fill out in your organizer. • All groups must highlight the top 3-5 most important examples their group found to share with the class and create a “wall worthy” poster to display in the hallway. Your poster should include: • The literary term and definition • Two examples from the text ‘The Scarlet Ibis” • An analysis or explanation of how the example helps develop the theme of the story. • Must be visually appealing.

  32. Presentations Rules: Every person in the group must share one thing that they contributed. Speak loud enough for the class to hear you. Everyone in the class/audience NOT presenting, must take notes. When a group is presenting, give them your full attention. No talking.

  33. 1st period: Homework By Monday, read chapters 3 and 4. Annotate using post its for: Similes (be sure to explain their significance.) Metaphors (be sure to explain their significance.) Imagery (be sure to explain their significance.) Symbolism (be sure to explain their significance.)

  34. 3rd period: Three Levels of Reading Step 1: In the center circle write the most important word from the story “The Scarlet Ibis”. Then in that same circle, define the word and write a sentence that uses it from the text. Step 2: In the next circle out draw 4 symbols that represent the importance of that word to the story. Explain this importance under the circle. Step 3: Look at your work so far. Now create two theme statements that could result from your word and symbols. Write one at the top in the outer circle and one at the bottom.

  35. 3rd period: Writing about theme Choose one of your themes and write a 3.8 paragraph explaining how the theme is developed through the use of symbolism.

  36. 3st period: Group Organizers • You will be assigned a topic to research in “The Scarlet Ibis” You should: 1. Use the book to pull specific examples of your topic and explain them. • Character • Imagery • Symbolism • Metaphors • Similes • Choose the top 3 most important examples that you find to share with the class and create a “wall worthy” poster (8.5x11) to display in the hallway/classroom. Your poster should include: • The literary term and definition • Two examples from the text ‘The Scarlet Ibis” • An analysis or explanation of how the example helps develop the theme of the story. • Must be visually appealing.

  37. 3rd period: Homework By Monday, read chapters 3 and 4. Annotate using post its for: Similes (be sure to explain their significance.) Metaphors (be sure to explain their significance.) Imagery (be sure to explain their significance.) Symbolism (be sure to explain their significance.)

  38. Day 4 SSR and Wrap Up

  39. Bell Ringer Choose a position: do you believe that the narrator in “The Scarlet Ibis” was a good brother? Why or why not? Be specific. Use examples and quotes from the story to support your position.

  40. Journal Prompt Choose one prompt and write it in the Journaling section of your notebook. Your responses should be 1.5-2 pages Choices: 1. Response to Narrator2. Official Interview3. Interpretive Essay Look for prompt specifics under Writing Options on Page 606.

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