Crime and Punishment The Bet by Anton Chekhov

Crime and Punishment “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov

Big Idea: Journal Topic How much is a human life worth?

Words of Wisdom Ebb Horrific Rehabilitation Parole Mandatory Heinous

Words of Wisdom Ebb- a point of decline Horrific- causing horror or shock Rehabilitation- to bring (someone or something) back to a normal, healthy condition after an illness, injury, drug problem, etc Parole- permission given to a prisoner to leave prison before the end of a sentence usually as a reward for behaving well Mandatory- required by a law or rule Heinous - very bad or evil

Cruel and Unusual Punish

Is it inhumane to put someone in solitary confinement for a designated period of time?

Of the roughly 2, 500 prisoners serving life without parole for crimes they committed as juveniles, about 2, 000 had their sentences mandated by state law. Describe the recent shift in how U. S. law treats juvenile offenders and examine the factors that have led to this shift. Defend your position, should sentences of life imprisonment without parole for juveniles be banned altogether?

“The Bet” by Anton Chekhov

Words of Wisdom Humane: characterized by kindness, mercy, sympathy Frivolous: lack of seriousness or sense Colloquial: ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal Zealous: enthusiastic effort to accomplish

Journal Topic Predict based on our previous discussions, what do you think “The Bet” will be about?

Focal Elements of Text (2 nd) Flashback Foreshadowing Plot Theme Allegory

Focal Elements of Text (3 rd/4 th) Plot Flashback Foreshadowing Irony Theme

EXIT (2 nd) How is the central idea of the non-fiction text “Crime and Punishment” related to theme of the fiction text “The Bet”?

EXIT (3 rd/4 th) How is the non-fiction text “Crime and Punishment” related to the fiction text “The Bet”?

“The Bet” by Anton Chekhov

2 nd- Bell Ringer: (Writing Section) How is the central idea of the non-fiction text “Crime and Punishment” related to theme of the fiction text “The Bet”?

Literary Terms Allegory: story or visual image with a second distinct meaning partially hidden behind its literal or visible meaning (Animal Farm; The Crucible) Juxtapose (juxtaposition): to place side by side for comparison or contrast Satire: a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn

3 rd– Bell Ringer (Writing Section) How is the non-fiction text “Crime and Punishment” related to the fiction text “The Bet”?

4 th- Review Exit Question How is the non-fiction text “Crime and Punishment” related to the fiction text “The Bet”?

Focal Elements of Text (2 nd) Flashback Foreshadowing Plot Theme Allegory Symbolism Irony

Focal Elements of Text (3 rd/4 th) Plot Flashback Foreshadowing Symbolism Theme

Journal Topic Write a thorough and brief summary of “The Bet”. HINT! Use your plot diagram if you need a refresher.