SCARLET IBIS

Honors EnglishThe Scarlet Ibis8/19/13-8/23/13Bell RingerDescribe 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. Honors English I: Learning Targets/I CanIn a short story (The Scarlet Ibis).I can identify and define vocabulary words that are new to me.I can analyze characters.I can analyze the development of a theme.I can identify and analyze settingI can analyze selected eventsI can identify and analyze the use of symbolism

Agenda Days 8/19-8/23Bell RingerNotes on the authorHistorical ContextScarlet Ibis BackgroundSimile, Metaphor, SymbolismSong ActivityEssential Questions ReflectionThree Levels of Reading Activity w/theme analysisGroup Work with devicesPresentationJournal Writing

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONSWhile 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?

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I DID NOT KNOW THEN THAT PRIDE IS A WONDERFUL , TERRIBLE THING.THE SCARLET IBISJAMES HURSTIn your Interactive Notebook:

Table of Contents Heading:The Scarlet Ibis (symbolism/simile/metaphor) page ____6ACTIVITY I: NOTES ON JAMES HURSTBorn on a farm by the sea in Jacksonville, NC in 1922Served 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 Rome, Italy, for further study, living there for four years.

In your Interactive Notebook:

Table of Contents Heading:The Scarlet Ibis (symbolism/simile/metaphor) page ____James Hurst Notes ContinuedIn 1951 he began a career in the international department of Chase Manhattan Bank, New York, where he continued to work until he retired in 1984.He wrote short stories in his spare time at the bankThe 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 ContextRoaring 1920's (1918-1929)World War I, a.k.a The Great WarThe Progressive Movement (1900-1918) .

The Roaring 20s

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 begins11THE CHARACTERSBROTHER: The narrator in this story who is presumably an adult recalling certain events in his childhood.

DOODLE: The younger brother who is born a very sickly child, and is not expected to live many months beyond his birth. 12DOODLE BUG

SymbolismDefinition: 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 ForWhat do these mean to you?The scarlet ibisBlack cloudsBlighted sonWinged characterThe bleeding treeDead/Dying cropsSleep

15SimileA 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!

MetaphorA 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 LyricsListen 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! FireworkKaty Perryhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p_wNe9OtG8&list=PLPdjxiq1Xtp0zJvySLDG6UBxBAGdDaqwPStereo HeartsGym Class Heroes feat. Adam Levinehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3RVootcD4w&list=PLPdjxiq1Xtp0zJvySLDG6UBxBAGdDaqwPYou Make Me SmileUncle Krackerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkCLBj7nKPY&list=PLPdjxiq1Xtp0zJvySLDG6UBxBAGdDaqwPOpen your Orange Interactive Reader to Page 19722Warming up to the TextRe-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 associations3. List all of the words associated with death23ESSENTIAL QUESTIONSConsider the following and spend about 5 minutes discussing these questions with a partner.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?

24Three Levels of ReadingStep 1: In the center circle write the most important word from the story The Scarlet Ibis. Then in that same circle, define the word and write a sentence that uses it from the text.

Step 2: In the next circle out draw 4 symbols that represent the importance of that word to the story. Explain this importance under the circle. Step 3: Look at your work so far. Now create two theme statements that could result from your word and symbols. Write one at the top in the outer circle and one at the bottom.Writing about themeChoose one of your themes and write a 3.8 paragraph explaining how the theme is developed through the use of symbolism.Day 2MAP TESTINGDay 38/22/138/22 Bell RingerPride can be a dangerous thing. Reflect on a time when pride almost resulted in harm for you or someone you know. How would you change this event?1st period: Please turn in your 3.8 paragraph and bulls eye organizer.3rd period: Please turn in your critical thinking questions after we discuss a few.1st period: Group OrganizersYou will be split up into groups and given a graphic organizer over one of the following topics:

CharacterImagerySymbolismMetaphorsSimiles1st period: 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 and create a wall worthy poster to display in the hallway. Your poster should include:The literary term and definitionTwo examples from the text The Scarlet IbisAn analysis or explanation of how the example helps develop the theme of the story.Must be visually appealing.PresentationsRules: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.

1st period: HomeworkBy Monday, read chapters 3 and 4. Annotate using post its for:Similes (be sure to explain their significance.)Metaphors (be sure to explain their significance.)Imagery (be sure to explain their significance.)Symbolism (be sure to explain their significance.)

3rd period: Three Levels of ReadingStep 1: In the center circle write the most important word from the story The Scarlet Ibis. Then in that same circle, define the word and write a sentence that uses it from the text.

Step 2: In the next circle out draw 4 symbols that represent the importance of that word to the story. Explain this importance under the circle. Step 3: Look at your work so far. Now create two theme statements that could result from your word and symbols. Write one at the top in the outer circle and one at the bottom.3rd period: Writing about themeChoose one of your themes and write a 3.8 paragraph explaining how the theme is developed through the use of symbolism.3st period: Group OrganizersYou will be assigned a topic to research in The Scarlet Ibis You should: 1. Use the book to pull specific examples of your topic and explain them.

CharacterImagerySymbolismMetaphorsSimilesChoose the top 3 most important examples that you find to share with the class and create a wall worthy poster (8.5x11) to display in the hallway/classroom. Your poster should include:The literary term and definitionTwo examples from the text The Scarlet IbisAn analysis or explanation of how the example helps develop the theme of the story.Must be visually appealing.

3rd period: HomeworkBy Monday, read chapters 3 and 4. Annotate using post its for:Similes (be sure to explain their significance.)Metaphors (be sure to explain their significance.)Imagery (be sure to explain their significance.)Symbolism (be sure to explain their significance.)

Day 4SSR and Wrap UpBell RingerChoose 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 PromptChoose one prompt and write it in the Journaling section of your notebook. Your responses should be 1.5-2 pages

Choices:1. Response to Narrator2. Official Interview3. Interpretive Essay

Look for prompt specifics under Writing Options on Page 606.