English I The Scarlet Ibis 81913 Bell Ringer

English I The Scarlet Ibis 8/19/13

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.

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 understand theme(s). I can identify and analyze setting I can analyze selected events I can define and explain symbolism

Agenda Days 1 -4 Bell Ringer Notes on the author Historical Context Vocabulary “Scarlet Ibis” Background Simile, Metaphor, Symbolism Song Activity Warm-up Reading Class Reading Stations Checking Work Journal Writing Review (if needed)

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?

THE SCARLET IBIS JAMES HURST “I DID NOT KNOW THEN THAT PRIDE IS A WONDERFUL , TERRIBLE THING. ”

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 3 years 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 and lived in Rome, Italy, for further study, living there for four years.

James Hurst Notes Continued In 1951 -1984 worked at the international department of Chase Manhattan Bank, New York. 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.

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

The Roaring 20’s

ACTIVITY II: VOCABULARY Scan each page for vocabulary you are not familiar with. Write these words down and leave space for the definition.

NEW WORDS

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…

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

DOODLE BUG

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:

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

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!”

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. ”

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!

“Firework”—Katy Perry http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=9 p_w. Ne 9 Ot. G 8&list=PLPdjxiq 1 Xtp 0 z. Jvy. SLDG 6 UB x. BAGd. Daqw. P

“Stereo Hearts”—Gym Class Heroes feat. Adam Levine http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=f 3 RVoot c. D 4 w&list=PLPdjxiq 1 Xtp 0 z. Jvy. SLDG 6 UBx BAGd. Daqw. P

“You Make Me Smile”—Uncle Kracker http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Vk. CLBj 7 n. KPY&list=PLPdjxiq 1 Xtp 0 z. Jvy. SLDG 6 UB x. BAGd. Daqw. P

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?

Day 2 8/20/13

Bell Ringer Write one example of a simile, one example of a metaphor, and one example of symbolism.

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 understand theme(s). I can identify and analyze setting I can analyze selected events I can define and explain symbolism

Open your Orange Interactive Reader to Page 199

Reading as a Class Rules: Follow along in your text book as we read “The Scarlet Ibis. ” We will be popcorn reading. When your name is called, please be prepared to read for at least 3 sentences, and then select the next reader. Please select someone who has not read. Once everyone has read at least once, we make a second round.

Warming up to the Text 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

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

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

Day 3

Bell Ringer Get into your groups and organize yourselves and your thoughts for your presentations.

Finishing up Group Organizers

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.

Day 4

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.

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 Narrator 2. Official Interview 3. Interpretive Essay Look for prompt specifics under Writing Options on Page 606.