1. LISTEN TO SONG ENTITLED, “THE MONKEY’S PAW.”
MUSIC CONNECTION
LISTEN TO SONG ENTITLED, “THE MONKEY’S PAW.”

2. COMPARE THE THEME IN THE STORY TO THE THEME IN THE SONG.
TOPIC:
COMPARE THE THEME IN THE STORY TO THE THEME IN THE SONG.

3. Review Presentation on “How to Answer A Discussion Question”

4. Writing Assignment
DIRECTIONS: Compare the theme(s) in W.W. Jacobs’ short story, "The Monkey's Paw“ to the theme(s) in Laurie Anderson’s song, “Monkey’s Paw.”

5. “Brainstorm”
YOUR IDEAS

6. Trying to Control Destiny Trying to Control Destiny
The Story
Common Elements
The Song
Trying to Control Destiny
An old fakir “wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.”
“Nature's got rules and Nature's got laws/And if you cross her look out!”
Trying to Control Destiny
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7. The Story The Song Common Elements
"Don't you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me?" They laughed when “the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm” and says, “If you must wish…wish for something sensible.”
Words are very important –Choose them carefully!
“I know a man he lost his head/He said: The way I feel I'd be better off dead.”
Words are very important –Choose them carefully!
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8. The Story The Song Common Elements
Wishing when they already have everything they need!
Mr. White says, “It seems to me I’ve got all I want.”
“I got everything I ever wanted”
Wishing when they already have everything they need!
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9. The Story The Song Common Elements
Wishing for bizarre and/or unnecessary things.
“I want stereo FM installed in my teeth/And take this mole off my back/ and put it on my cheek.”
Mr White says, "I wish for two hundred pounds."
Wishing for bizarre and/or unnecessary things.
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10. The Story
The Song
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11. Follow these steps when answering discussion questions:

12. Step 1: Mention the author and title of the story.
W.W. Jacobs’ short story, “The Monkey’s Paw,”

13. Step 2: Include part of the question or topic.
W.W. Jacobs’ short story, “The Monkey’s Paw,”
has a comparable theme to Laurie Anderson’s song, “Monkey’s Paw.”

14. W.W. Jacobs’ short story, “The Monkey’s Paw,”
Step 3: Answer or address the question or topic.
W.W. Jacobs’ short story, “The Monkey’s Paw,”
has a comparable theme to Laurie Anderson’s song, “Monkey’s Paw.”
Both pieces deal with interfering with fate and being careful for what one wishes.

15. We need examples, details, quotations, etc… NOW WHAT?
The Story
Common Elements
The Song
Trying to Control Destiny
We need examples, details, quotations, etc…
NOW WHAT?
Words are very important –Choose them carefully!
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16. The Story The Song Common Elements Trying to Control Destiny
An old fakir “wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.”
“Nature's got rules and Nature's got laws/And if you cross her look out!”
Words are very important –Choose them carefully!
“I know a man he lost his head/He said: The way I feel I'd be better off dead.”
"Don't you think you might wish for four pairs of hands for me?" They laughed when “the sergeant-major, with a look of alarm on his face, caught him by the arm” and says, “If you must wish…wish for something sensible.”
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17. Step 3: Answer or address the question or topic.
Both pieces deal with interfering with fate and being careful for what one wishes. In
the story, an old fakir wants to teach that, “fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.”
Similarly, the song also warns, “Nature’s got rules and Nature’s got laws/And if you cross her look out!”

18. Mrs. White undoubtedly would not really want four hands!
Step 3: Answer or address the question or topic.
Another aspect to consider is the danger of choosing one’s words carefully.
When Mrs. White carelessly wishes for four pairs of hands, Sergeant Morris warns them, “If you must wish…wish for something sensible.”
Mrs. White undoubtedly would not really want four hands!
The song carries this same message, “I know a man he lost his head/He said: The way I feel I’d be better off dead.”

19. We need examples, details, quotations, etc…
The Story
Common Elements
The Song
Wishing when they already have everything they need!
We need examples, details, quotations, etc…
NOW WHAT?
Wishing for bizarre and/or unnecessary things.
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20. The Story The Song Common Elements
Wishing when they already have everything they need!
Mr. White says, “It seems to me I’ve got all I want.”
“I got everything I ever wanted”
Wishing for bizarre and/or unnecessary things.
Mr White says, "I wish for two hundred pounds."
“I want stereo FM installed in my teeth/And take this mole off my back/ and put it on my cheek.”
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21. they both admit they have everything they need.
Step 3: Answer or address the question or topic.
The two pieces share the fact that people wish for things even though
they both admit they have everything they need.
Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds, and
the person in the song wishes for “stereo FM installed in my teeth” and a mole that is on her back be placed on her face.
The idea in both is that one should be happy with what he or she has and not be frivolous.

22. Step 4: Include a finalizing statement.
The idea in both is that one should be happy with what he or she has and not be frivolous.
It is apparent that both selections concern meddling with destiny and being cautious about one’s wishes.

23. Quotations Around the Name of the Short Story and Song
Other Important Elements of Your Answer:
Showing Possession
Quotations Around the Name of the Short Story and Song
Writing in the Present Tense
Avoiding Run-On Sentences

24. W.W. Jacobs’ short story, “The Monkey’s Paw,” has a comparable theme to Laurie Anderson’s song, “Monkey’s Paw.” Both pieces deal with interfering with fate and being careful for what one wishes. In the story, an old fakir wants to teach that, “fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.” Similarly, the song also warns, “Nature’s got rules and Nature’s got laws/And if you cross her look out!”

25. Another aspect to consider is the danger of choosing one’s words carefully. When Mrs. White carelessly wishes for four pairs of hands, Sergeant Morris warns them, “If you must wish…wish for something sensible.” Mrs. White undoubtedly would not really want four hands! The song carries this same message, “I know a man he lost his head/He said: The way I feel I’d be better off dead.”

26. The two pieces share the fact that people wish for things even though they both admit they have everything they need. Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds, and the person in the song wishes for “stereo FM installed in my teeth” and a mole that is on her back be placed on her face.

27. The idea in both is that one should be happy with what he or she has and not be frivolous. It is apparent that both selections concern meddling with destiny and being cautious about one’s wishes.

28. The Story
Name: _________________________
The Song
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