English IA College Prep Bellaire High School
Lesson Plan #4 Week #4
Sept.14-18, 2009
Topic: “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst
- Focus on personal narrative, SIFT, irony, characterization, foreshadowing, allusion
Vocabulary Words: #s 41-60 (prim-reiterate) NOTE: Follow this link to access the Master Vocabulary packet: http://campus.digication.com/English9/1._Handouts_and_Teacher_Links
HOMEWORK:
Venn diagram: - character
- suspense
- experiences
o DUE: 9/15
Vocabulary – Every Thursday
Activities
Monday
1. Quiz #1 – “Cask…”, vocabulary, and adjectives
2. Read “The Scarlet Ibis.”
3. Distribute vocabulary words and grammar work. Due - Thursday
Tuesday
Answer the following questions: (adapted and modified from a unit online)
A. Have you ever been disappointed by a family member, either by their actions, their appearance, or their abilities? Describe the situation and what you felt at the time. Write your response in one paragraph.
B. Why is the narrator’s pride in his brother both wonderful and terrible?
Write your response in one paragraph. Include evidence from the text.
C. The members of the family react in different ways to the scarlet ibis. What does Doodle’s reaction reveal about his character?
Write your response in one paragraph. Include evidence from text.
Wednesday
1. Reporting – TMDG project (2 groups)
2. Discuss previous day’s questions.
Thursday
1. Reporting – TMDG project (2 groups)
2. Work on Putting it all together pages 61-62. (Sensory details)
Friday
1. Reporting – TMDG project
2. Discuss parts of a sentence and work on a grammar exercise.
