1. Ambrose Bierce “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”
I can use context clues to determine the meaning of vocabulary words
I can analyze a short story using the elements of plot
I can demonstrate understanding of how an author develops suspense through foreshadowing, allusion, and rising action.
I can determine the author’s point of view

2. Writer’s Notebook Today is August 19, 2014.
Respond thoughtfully to the following prompt in paragraph format.
Prompt: What is a hero? What qualities make a hero? Why? What is a coward? What qualities make a coward? Why? Can a person be both a hero and a coward? Why? Explain.

3. Meet the Author: Ambrose Bierce

4. Read and Annotate Read and annotate the story.
Use the annotation sheet as a guide.

5. Vocabulary in Context sentinel inquired veranda traversed elude
acclivity ramification
adorn effaced
subordinates ludicrous
provision undulations
ardently keenest
perilous commingled
Try to find the meaning of the words using the context clues.
Check to see if you are right by looking up the definition in the dictionary or on your phone.
I can use context clues to determine the meaning of vocabulary words

6. Plot diagram Complete the plot diagram.
I can analyze a short story using the elements of plot

7. Comprehension Questions
With a partner, complete the comprehension questions.
I can demonstrate understanding of how an author develops suspense through foreshadowing, allusion, and rising action.
I can determine the author’s point of view