Extended English Feb. 8-12

Content Support Eight Below Monday-Wed.: Content Support Eight Below

Spotting the Naturalism Trend Antarctica Sled Dogs Example of the naturalism trend: A. ______________________ Explain why it’s an example: How to answer: _____ is an example of the naturalism trend in the film, Eight Below, because…. Example of the naturalism trend: B. ______________________ Explain why it’s an example: How to answer: _____ is an example of the naturalism trend in the film, Eight Below, because….

Exit Ticket 1 for Eight Below A. One example of nature “trumping” humanity: B. One example of realism captured by the film: C. One example of something in the film which FAILED at seeming real: Answer each one by using a complete sentence.

Monday Journal Writing: Journal #2: Skills Focus: Utilization of a quote in personal writing

Quote “We accept the love we think we deserve.” The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chobsky: “We accept the love we think we deserve.” The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green “My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations.” It’s Kind of a Funny Story,” by Ned Vizinni “…people are anchors…” Unwind, by Neal Schusterman “Getting to know someone in blind darkness changes your impression of them.” Purple Heart, by Patricia McCormick “…it’s possible your own mind might be its biggest enemy” [memory] Choose the quote taken from your novel in English class and respond in a paragraph. What is your reaction to it? What thoughts do you have? Include in your answer: Restate question! Author & title “Quote”

Suggestion: In the novel ________, the author _________ writes “……” For me, this statement means several things. For one, ….[2 sentences] Another reaction I had was …[2 sentences] Overall, this quote…. Journal #2

Discuss “To Build a Fire” in preparation for the quiz today Thursday, February 4 Discuss “To Build a Fire” in preparation for the quiz today

POV: Who is telling the story? Things to look for: POV: Point of View POV: Who is telling the story? 1st Person: “I”- a character in the story 2nd Person: author speaks directly to “you,” the reader 3rd Person Limited: Inside one character’s thoughts “he” or “she” 3rd Person Omniscient: godlike perspective—you know all characters’ thoughts and feelings Setting Time period? Location? Time of day? Weather?

Things to look for: Plotline Characterization Sketch out the plotline on the paper and fill in events of the story along the way Use the story to help yourself Man: [describe physically, emotionally, mentally, socially…] Dog: [describe physically, emotionally, mentally, socially…]

Things to look for: Tone Mood The emotional “atmosphere” of the story: Beginning of story: Intro + rising action Middle of story: Climax End of story: Fall action + resolution The author’s attitude toward his topic of men in the wilderness: * Once you have an idea, WHY do you believe he feels that way? What evidence do you see in the way he tells the tell? In the word choices? In the mood In the characterization?

Examples of Figurative Language Evidence of the Naturalism Trend Things to look for: Examples of Figurative Language Evidence of the Naturalism Trend What did you find yesterday?

Friday Quiet reading day for literature circle novel in English class