Literary Analysis Applied To "DOG STAR" 9-24-12

                                                      ENGLISH I

                                                       GRADE 9

                                           SEPTEMBER 24, 2012                                              

OBJECTIVE: To apply the skill of Literary Analysis to Short Story “Dog Star”

HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary words from “The Most Dangerous Game” and “Dog

                          Star” for test on Friday.

DO NOW: (Meta Cognitive Free Write):  Often something that we see, hear, or smell will trigger a memory and suddenly in our memory we find ourselves flashing back to the past.  Write a short AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL NARRATIVE about a past event in yourm own life.  Discuss in writing how the present event caused your memory to be sparked by something in the past.

DIRECT INSTRUCTION: (1) SILENT READING EXERCISE: Silently read “DOG STAR” (2) Make a list of all the scientific concerns and themes that this story seems to deal with (3) Think about the point that the writer, Arthur C. Clarke is trying to make about these certain subjects, concerns or themes (4) Develop a well written composition on the author’s intended purpose concerning these theme, concern or subject matters.

GUIDED PRACTICE: Look at your footnotes in “The Most Dangerous Game” and “Dog Star.”  Based on the definitions given create 1 sentence for each of these words:

1)      Van Allen Belts

2)      Alsatian

3)      Physicist

4)      Geophysicist

5)      Consciousness

6)      Aspire

7)      Behaviorist

8)      Malacca

9)      Precariously

10)  Solicitously

                                                                                                                               

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: Using your vocabulary lists from “The Most Dangerous

                                                   Game” and “Dog Star” fill in the blanks with the correct

                                                    Words:

1)      There follows a series of ________________ plot twists, leading to a corpse strewn denouement.

2)      Their cruel and _______________ tribal wars, which were rapidly destroying the population, appears to be at an end.

3)      Granted a few scholars look at singlehood, not as a default status, but as a status unto itself.

4)      Even after half a century of unraveling the structure and evolution of galaxies, _____________ still had much to learn about them.

5)      No predator _____________ or marine, is used to having its prey swim or walk towards it.

6)      Her _________ performance caused her to get a contract with Motown Records.

7)      The ______________ object gave off such an candescence we were able to read every word on the label/

8)      General Zaroff must have been a very ____________ man in order to hunt other human beings.

9)      With the guidance of her entourage, she invariably made the wrong decisions, and the result was humiliation and conviction.

10)  Because of his definitely stated religious _______________, the individual will not accept recommended medical treatment.

CHECKS FOR UNDERSTANDING:  During the lesson students will be verbally assessed periodically to ensure understanding of material and instruction.

EXIT TICKET : Students will have to define the Literary Term: FLASHBACK and how is it used.