1. English 10 Literature Lesson #12 Mr. Rinka
The Monkey’s Paw
Discussion Using Costa’s Three Levels of Thinking

2. Arthur Costa’s Model of Intellectual Functioning in 3 Levels
Level #1- Information
Level #2 – Processing
Level #3 - Application

3. Level #1 - Information Define Describe Identify List Name Observe
Recite
Scan

4. The Monkey’s Paw Quiz
Where had Sergeant Major Morris found the monkey’s paw? Who placed the spell on the paw? According to the theme, what rules our lives?

5. The Monkey’s Paw Quiz
Where had Sergeant Major Morris found the monkey’s paw? India Who placed the spell on the paw? A fakir According to the theme, what rules our lives? Fate

6. The Monkey’s Paw Quiz What was Mr. White’s 1st wish?
Where did Herbert work?
What were Mr. White and Herbert doing at the beginning of the story?

7. The Monkey’s Paw Quiz
What was Mr. White’s 1st wish? For 200 pounds to pay off house Where did Herbert work? Maw and Meggins What were Mr. White and Herbert doing at the beginning of the story? Playing chess

8. The Monkey’s Paw Quiz
What killed Herbert? What literary term describes the outcomes of the wishes? What is a henpecked husband?

9. The Monkey’s Paw Quiz What killed Herbert? Machinery
What literary term describes the outcomes of the wishes?
Irony
What is a henpecked husband?
One dominated by his wife

10. The Monkey’s Paw Quiz
What was Mr. White’s 3rd wish? Who is the protagonist in the story? Who or what is the antagonist?

11. The Monkey’s Paw Quiz
What was Mr. White’s 3rd wish? Remove the person at the door Who is the protagonist in the story? Mr. White Who or what is the antagonist?

12. The Monkey’s Paw Quiz

13. Level #2 - Processing Analyze Compare Contrast Group Infer Sequence
Synthesize

14. Analyze the Role of the Chess Game
Chess is a game of thought, strategy and careful foresight. Mr. White plays the game recklessly and shows he lacks these qualities. The game also sets the reader up for the more serious game that the White’s will become involved in, a game of changing fate.

15. Contrast Mr. White and Morris
Comfortable
A family man
Henpecked
Not well-traveled
Inexperienced
Naïve
Sargeant-Major Morris Adventuresome Unattached to family Independent Well-traveled Very experienced Wise

16. Give the Sequence of the Use of Fire in the Story
The fire is keeping the family warm and comfortable as the story opens. Morris enters this world and sits by the fire. Morris throws the paw on the fire.

17. Give the Sequence of the Use of Fire in the Story
Mr. White grabs it out. The small fire in the pipes of Herbert and Mr. White represent their thoughts. Mrs. White alludes to the coldness of the grave (the absence of the family’s hearth).

18. Give the Sequence of the Use of Fire in the Story
The small candle lights up the demand for a another wish by Mrs. White. The paw is on the fireplace mantle. As Mr. and Mrs. White waited, the candle flame flickered and then died.

19. Give the Sequence of the Use of Fire in the Story
In bed again and anxious in the darkness, Mr. White gets up and strikes a match. When the match goes out he strikes another as he hears the knock on the door. The matches fall from his hand.

20. Give the Sequence of the Use of Fire in the Story
The rest of the story is in darkness as Mrs. White runs to the door, and Mr. White gropes in the darkness for the paw. It’s a cold empty wind that enters the house when Mrs. White opens the door. The last image is of a street lamp flickering.

21. Analyze the Symbol of Fire
Fire is the symbol for fate. When we use fire respectfully, it has great value. It warms us, cooks our food and heats our water. It provides light in the darkness and creates a safe and warm mood.

22. Analyze the Symbol of Fire
When we are careless with fire it can burn and destroy. Fire has the potential to destroy lives and all possessions. Fire is difficult to control when it gets out of hand, and has been the source of much damage throughout history.

23. Level #3 - Application Imagine Apply Evaluate Hypothesize Judge
Predict
Speculate

24. 3 Wishes
If you had three wishes (without the negative consequence of the monkey’s paw) what would those wishes be? Material possessions? Practical? Extravagant? For you or for others? Personal non-material things? Non-material things for others?

25. 3 Wishes
Wish #1 = A long life Wish #2 = Financial security for life Wish #3 = Health for my children

26. 3 Wishes
Now, look at your three wishes and imagine a negative consequence that could come as a result of them.
Wish #1 = A long life
All the sufferings that come with life could be overwhelming.
I might live a long time but in poor health.

27. 3 Wishes Wish #2 = Financial security for life
How was the money made that brought this security?
I might become obsessed with protecting my money or earning more?
I might ignore all other aspects of life.

28. 3 Wishes Wish #3 = Health for my children
Will they appreciate what they have?
Will they use that healthy life for good?
They could still die by accident.

29. Keys Questions to Consider
Had White not found the paw, what would have happened? What roles do fate and free will play in your life? Do you believe in magic, miracles or supernatural forces?

30. A Little Humor

31. English 10 Literature Lesson #12 Mr. Rinka
The Monkey’s Paw
Discussion Using Costa’s Three Levels of Thinking