12 th Standards 1. Oral Expression and Listening 1. Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness 2. Effective collaborative groups accomplish goals 2. Reading for All Purposes 1. Literary criticism of complex texts requires the use of analysis, interpretive, and evaluative strategies 2. Interpreting and evaluating complex informational texts require the understanding of rhetoric, critical reading, and analysis skills 3. Writing and Composition 1. Style, detail, expressive language, and genre create a well-crafted statement directed at an intended audience and purpose 2. Ideas, evidence, structure, and style create persuasive, academic, and technical texts for particular audiences and specific purposes 3. Standard English conventions effectively communicate to targeted audiences and purposes 4. Research and Reasoning 1. Independent research designs articulate and defend information, conclusions, and solutions that address specific contexts and purposes 2. Logical arguments distinguish facts from opinions; and evidence defines reasoned judgment

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Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Monday “Cormac McCarthy Oprah Interview.” Watch the interview and answer the following questions. What awards has The Road received? Who is The Road dedicated to? Where did Cormac McCarthy get the idea to write The Road from? (5:50) Homework: Read pages The Road and Complete Study Guide Sections

Past, Present, Future Monday Reading and Work Time – The Road Homework: If you have not already done so, READ pages 3 – 105 and complete sections in the Study Guide Finish/Turn in Scavenger Hunt from last week Read The Road (through 156!) Research your Choice Novel

What is “Modern” Fiction? The Novel Monday Standard 4 Research and Reasoning Standard 2 Reading For a All Purposes Objective: you will be able to read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it, citing specific evidence to support conclusions. Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is “modern” fiction? How does this novel reflect the characteristics and themes of modern, post-modern, or contemporary fiction? What social or historical events seem to have influenced this work?

Activities Monday Purpose: to gain knowledge about the historical background and the biographical background of the author that influenced the novel Tasks: Finish and turn in your Scavenger Hunt Read pages The Road and Complete Study Guide Sections Outcome: What have you learned about our author, Cormac McCarthy? How can any of this information help you understand this novel and/or how do you see some of his background influencing of represented in the text?

What is “Modern” Fiction? The Novel Monday Standard 4 Research and Reasoning Standard 2 Reading For All Purposes Objective: you will be able to read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it, citing specific evidence to support conclusions. Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is “modern” fiction? How does this novel reflect the characteristics and themes of modern, post-modern, or contemporary fiction? What social or historical events seem to have influenced this work?

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Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Tuesday Turn to a Shoulder Partner and Discuss: After completing the Scavenger Hunt for The Road, how can any of this information help you understand this novel? 1.What have you learned about our author, Cormac McCarthy? 2.How do you see some of his background influencing or represented in the text? 3.How do you see some of the historical background he’s experienced influencing or represented in the text? On a sheet of paper, write both of your names. Write (3-5 sentences) your final conclusions synthesizing your responses to the questions above. Turn this into the front desk. Homework: Read pages The Road and Complete Study Guide Sections 13-15

Past, Present, Future Tuesday Reading and Work Time – The Road Finish/Turn in Scavenger Hunt from last week Read The Road (through 156!) Research your Choice Novel Finish reading your Choice Novel by Monday, April 28 th ! Read to page 195 of The Road and Complete Study Guide Sections The Road – Small Group Activities Reading & Study Guide Theme & Key Quotes Analysis Finish reading The Road before Thursday, April 24 th! Seniors Meeting 10 AM Finish reading your Choice Novel by Monday, April 28 th !

What is “Modern” Fiction? The Novel Tuesday Standard 4 Research and Reasoning Standard 2 Reading For All Purposes Objective: you will be able to read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it, citing specific evidence to support conclusions. Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is “modern” fiction? How does this novel reflect the characteristics and themes of modern, post-modern, or contemporary fiction? What social or historical events seem to have influenced this work?

Instruction: Obtain Tuesday Purpose/Objective: to gain knowledge about the historical background and the biographical background of the author that influenced your novel in preparation for you final project presentation Tasks: Use the resources given to you to research your first novel, as well as additional, reliable resources, to research your second novel Postmodern Fiction Timeline Lab 257 Outcome/DOL: research notes on author background for choice novel, time period it was written, setting time period in preparation for the final project presentation

What is “Modern” Fiction? The Novel Tuesday Standard 4 Research and Reasoning Standard 2 Reading For All Purposes Objective: you will be able to read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it, citing specific evidence to support conclusions. Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is “modern” fiction? How does this novel reflect the characteristics and themes of modern, post-modern, or contemporary fiction? What social or historical events seem to have influenced this work?

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Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Thursday Reminders Finish reading The Road before Thursday, April 24 th! Finish reading your Choice Novel by Monday, April 28 th ! Returns (see next slide)

Student Connections of the Author’s Background & Historical Influences to the Novel The Road He has a son who helped influence his story The Road. This reflects in the work from the relationship between the man and his son and the things that he teaches him. The Cold War and nuclear scares could've been historical events that influenced the themes and setting of The Road. Cormac McCarthy was already an adult by the time the threat of nuclear war was imminent. This could influence this writing because he could actually see first hand the destruction of a nuclear bomb. He is writing about post nuclear disaster which obviously was a concern during a majority of his life. His background as a father influenced his writing by showing his love for his son…. He was his inspiration to write The Road. Also, living in the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the Cold War … apocalyptic fool of everyday life. The Road is a story about what could happen if he was in this situation. His son was a big influence in the book because he had a great love for his son. Also, Cormac was religious and he wrote about his worship of God in the story…. post-apocalyptic world… …Southern Gothic writing… relocating to the South Catholic high school… religious parts of book World War II

Past, Present, Future Thursday Research your Choice Novel The Road – Small Group Activities Reading & Study Guide Theme & Key Quotes Analysis Seniors Meeting 10 AM The Road – Style & Theme Choice Novel – Style & Theme

What is “Modern” Fiction? The Novel Thursday Standard 2 Reading For All Purposes Objective: you will be able to read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it, citing specific evidence to support conclusions. Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is “modern” fiction? How does this novel reflect the characteristics and themes of modern, post-modern, or contemporary fiction? What social or historical events seem to have influenced this work?

Instruction: Obtain Thursday Essential Question: What is modern fiction? What social or historical events seem to have influenced these works? Historical Time Period & Author’s Background Setting Written/Published How do these novels reflect the characteristics and themes of modern, post- modern or contemporary, post-modern, and contemporary fiction? Plot Structure, Literary Devices & Theme What stylistic devices and plot elements are used in these works? Author’s Background & Style The Road General PPT background, Scavenger Hunt, Study Guide Theme, Key Quotes, Style Your Choice Novel Research Graphic Organizer & MLA Citation Guide Monday, April 28 th – Friday, May 2 nd Verbal/Visual Essay Presentations Monday, May 5 th – Tuesday, May 13 th

Activity: We Do Thursday Purpose/Objective: to collaboratively review The Road, pages using Sections 9 and up in the Study Guide Tasks: 1.Form small groups 2.Determine what everyone has read and completed 3.Discuss questions, using the book as needed to determine responses 4.Jot down answers to Study Guide Questions 5.At the very least, read aloud or silently if needed Outcome/DOL: understanding of plot details etc. in order to read through 195 and complete more of Study Guide in preparation for analysis of key passages and theme next week!

What is theme? A central idea or statement that unifies and controls an entire literary work. a brief and meaningful insight OR a comprehensive vision of life it may be directly stated in the book, or it may only be implied. -a central, universal message For example… The immigrant experience is often one of disparity and isolation. People are all too willing to stand silently by in the face of cruelty and suffering of others, so long as it does not touch them personally. Love and human connections are essential to the survival of humanity. In extremely dire life-and-death situations, survival instincts often prevail over the moral teachings people ordinarily believe in and abide by.

Activities: Develop & Apply Thursday Group Activity Purpose: to determine an emerging theme for The Road and key quotes that support that theme Task: Determine an emerging universal theme Discuss: What is the novel saying about one of the following? violence love morality spirituality isolation good vs. evil memory & the past strength & skill versions of reality compassion & forgiveness Outcome: A one sentence, universal statement of theme For Example… Topic: Jealousy Theme: Jealousy can cause lasting damage to individuals and relationships Topic: Love Theme: Unconditional love withstands any obstacle. Topic: Hope Theme: Hope can help a person to survive any dark time. Topic: Courage Theme: It is important to have courage to express your individuality..

Activities: Develop & Apply Thursday Task: Now… find 2 – 4 literal details* within the first 195 pages that support or show the emerging theme you’ve written Try to find 1 literal detail in the first 60 pages, another in the next 60 pages, and 1 towards the end Outcome: Turn in one sheet of paper with… 1.All group members names on it 2.Write the statement of theme at the top (as a complete sentence) 3.Write your 2 – 4 “literal details” each followed by the (page number) * Direct words taken from the text can be 1-3 sentences of description or dialogue.

What is “Modern” Fiction? The Novel Thursday Standard 2 Reading For All Purposes Objective: you will be able to read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it, citing specific evidence to support conclusions. Relevance: By interpreting text complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting. By reading modern fiction, we examine aspects of ourselves and others and how social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Essential Question: What is “modern” fiction? How does this novel reflect the characteristics and themes of modern, post-modern, or contemporary fiction? What social or historical events seem to have influenced this work?

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