Tues. Oct. 9 1 . Review DMP theme analysis 2. Vocabulary 3. QW #11 4. Review Irony & Paradox

1. Tues. Oct. 9 1. Review DMP theme analysis 2. Vocabulary 3. QW #11 4. Review Irony & Paradox 5. Read! Grab a book please! I CAN: *make personal connections to what I read *learn new vocabulary *understand irony & paradox *review theme & identify a theme in this story& support it with specific examples * identify & explain complex characters in a text & analyze how they develop through their interactions with others

2. The Open Window by Saki Endeavored v. tried to achieve a set goal Mrs. Loomer endeavored to do all her laundry this weekend, but sadly ran out of time. vocab = text pg.188

3. The Open Window by Saki Falteringly adv. Spoken hesitatingly or with a 
 wavering voice. When they are nervous to share their quick writes, some 
students speak falteringly; we should encourage ourselves & other classmates to be comfortable sharing. vocab = text pg.188

4. The Open Window by Saki Delusion n. An erroneous belief that is held despite evidence to the contrary. Watch and see just how delusional these American Idol rejects are. Don't they have friends to tell them how bad 
they are? vocab = text pg.188

5. Quick Write Have you ever made up a 
story? Why & how did it 
impact others? Stuck? Try... writing about the flip side - has someone ever told 
you an untrue story? What were their reasons and 
how did it turn out? writing about the picture. What's the story behind it 
or where do you think the open window leads to? writing about a time you've felt really nervous. Did 
your nerves subside quickly or did they stay with 
you for a good length of time? Tell a story & have your neighbors figure out if it is 
true or not. Above all, be sure to use imagery (your 
5 senses) and a simile or metaphor!

6. Weds. Oct. 10 1. Discuss yesterday's QW 2. Review Irony & Paradox 3. Read! 4. OGT practice Grab a book please! I CAN: *make personal connections to what I read *learn new vocabulary *understand irony & paradox *review theme & identify a theme in this story& support it with specific examples * identify & explain complex characters in a text & analyze how they develop through their interactions with others

7. While we read... remember IRONY learn PARADOX

8. Why is the following quote from the story IRONIC? How does the quote below represent a PARADOX?

9. OGT Practice 1. Which is most likely the cause of the conflict  in the story?  A. Mr. Sappleton's pack of dogs.  B. Mrs. Sappleton's grief.  C. Mr. Nuttel's illness.  D. Vera's stories. 4. Which quote best supports the idea that Vera makes up stories?  A. "In the meantime, you must try to put up 
  with me."  B. Romance on short notice was her 
  specialty.  C. She broke off with a little shutter.  D. "That was the dreadful part of it." 2. Based on what she says in the passage, Vera wants people to think she is  A. smart & funny  B. gentle & helpful  C. assuming & etertaining  D. knowledgeable & mature 5. Which of the following is NOT ironic?  A. Nuttel expects the Sappleton's to be nice, 
  but ends up being driven away.  B. Nuttel expects to calm himself through   social interaction but panicks.  C. Mrs. Sappleton finally appears after   much time has gone by.  D. The hunters return, violating Nuttel's   expectations. 3. The author uses dialogue to  A. foreshadow the outcome of events.  B. define the symbols of love & support.  C. help the characters hide their feelings.  D. portray the personalities of the 
  characters.

10. 1. MARK UP THE QUESTIONS: What do you need to do to answer these questions? 2. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. Short Answer: What theme regarding appearance and reality is Saki   communicating to his readers? Use an example from the story 
 to support your answer.

11. 1. MARK UP THE QUESTIONS: What do you need to do to answer these questions? 2. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS. Extended Response: How are Mr. Nuttel & Vera similiar and different? Use details from the story to support your answer.