Journal 94 Is The Wifes Story an example

# Journal 9/4 • Is “The Wife’s Story” an example of magical realism? Explain. • Why did the wolves kill “the man thing” at the end of the story? Was this the right thing to do? Why or why not? • Describe the author’s style. • Please have your paradox sheet out. • Any other anti- plagiarism forms?

The Wife’s Story • Find your group- according to the number on your Theme handout. • Discuss the question number from the close reader that matches your group number. So the 2’s will discuss #2. – Be prepared to have one group member share. • Discuss a possible theme for “The Wife’s Story. ” Look at the list of universal ideas to help you. Each group member should write a paragraph about a possible theme, using text evidence, on the back of theme handout.

Also on theme handout…. • In “The Wife’s Story, ” the (adjective) (element of style: diction, imagery, etc) • • creates a feeling of_____, Illustrates theme of_______, contributes to an atmosphere of ______, creates the character of _______, • because _________. For example, (text evidence).

For Friday: • Vocab Homework is due • Quiz – All 9 words – Paradox, oxymoron, contrast – Parallel structure – “The Wife’s Story” • Read “There Will Come Soft Rains. ” Annotate. Bring back the story tomorrow.