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Good morning

Today we are starting Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest Satire is a genre of literature that features constructive social criticism disguised as humor, often using irony or sarcasm to convey a message. The Importance of Being Earnest is a satire of Victorian society. Think of a modern satire, be it a film, television show, or book that uses satire to convey its message. What is being satirized? What is the overall message? How successful is it?

Students will understand the shift from early Victorian era to later Victorian era in regards to Views of gender roles Decorum Materialism and superficiality Students will understand the impact of the growth of the British empire Diversity of literature Diversity of perspective

Students will engage in sustained reading inside and outside of the classroom to foster meaningful conversation and thought. Students will read and comprehend literature including drama Students will analyze the impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a drama

Literature Book [1066]..\..\Senior 2nd semester\Earnest\earnest\background.ppt Act I

Create the following chart 1. Pun: the use of a word to play on its various meanings 2. Aphorism: a brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life. 3. Epigram: a short, witty statement that is empty of meaning. Scene in play/ character PunAphorismEpigram

Reflect on the learning targets for today. Do you feel you met the targets?  Students will be exposed to other cultures and time periods, quality literature and effective/varied writing styles  Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced and developed literature  Students will write effectively in expository mode to examine/analysis a complex idea 1. What is one thing that you completed or learned today that you found interesting? 2. What is one thing that you feel you can improve in future classes?