Course Handouts
Introductory Course Information and Activities:
Classroom Rules and Guidelines
Mrs. Robinson’s Marking Legend
Examples of Imagery in Literature
Supplementary Reading Sheets:
Supplementary Reading Sheet #1
Supplementary Reading Sheet #2
Supplementary Reading Sheet #3
Supplementary Reading Sheet #4
Supplementary Reading Sheet #5
Supplementary Reading Sheet #6
Supplementary Reading Sheet #7
Supplementary Reading Sheet #8
Supplementary Reading Sheet #9
Supplementary Reading Sheet #10
Short Story Analysis Unit:
Prior Knowledge Quiz (Answers)
Elements of a Short Story Review
Literary Elements and Analysis Prompts
Visual Short Story: “For The Birds”
Character Archetypes:
Character archetypes are stock characters or character models that share similar characteristics, and are developed in similar ways, in many pieces of literature.
Character Foils:
Character foils are two characters who are meant to contrast one another in one or more significant ways. These characters may share some superficial similarities, but they usually possess ONE key difference that is important to an understanding of each character’s personality.
Verbal Irony:
Situational Irony:
Dramatic Irony:
Suspense Techniques PowerPoint
“Lamb to the Slaughter” (Story)
Character, Irony and Suspense in “Lamb…”
Character Archetypes in “Lamb to the…”
“Lamb to the Slaughter” (Alfred Hitchcock Version):
https://vimeo.com/126942406
“Lamb to the Slaughter” (Viewing Sheet)
“Charles” (Analysis Questions)
“Super-Toys Last All…” (Story)
“Super Toys Last All…” (Questions)
“Who’s Liable If Robots…” (Article)
“Just Lather That’s All” (Story)
“Just Lather, That’s All” (Questions)
Figurative Language REVIEW PowerPoint
The Difference Between Similes and Metaphors:
The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Metaphors/Similes
Commenting on the Effectiveness of Similes
“The Tell-Tale Heart” Judgement Statements
“The Tell-Tale Heart” Vocabulary Definitions
“The Tell-Tale Heart” (Questions)
“The Tell-Tale Heart” Animation:
Figurative Language Test Review #1
Figurative Language Test Review #2
Figurative Language Test Review #3
Persuasive Paragraph Resources and Practice:
16 Steps to Writing a Persuasive Paragraph
The KEY Conventions of Formal Writing
“Death By Scrabble” Practice Paragraph
Persuasive Paragraph Organizer
Sample Persuasive Paragraph #1
ETHOS Used in Advertising:
PATHOS Used in Advertising:
LOGOS Used in Advertising:
The Important Keys to Literary Analysis
Sample Persuasive Paragraph #2
Sample Persuasive Paragraph #3
Even MORE Figurative Language Devices‘
Paragraph Assessment for “The Sniper”
Novel Study Unit: The Chrysalids
Pre-Reading Questions for the Novel
Our Reading and Evaluation Schedule
Chapters #1-2 Vocabulary and Questions
Evaluations & Due Dates
The Chrysalids 2-Day Unit Test:
Day #1: Thursday January 10th, 2019
Day #2: Friday January 11th, 2019
Dramatic Character Monologue Evaluation:
December 17th – December 20th, 2018
What to Submit for Your Monologue
Monologue Peer-Editing Checklist
Monologue Self-Editing Checklist
Period #2A Presentation Schedule
Period #2B Presentation Schedule
Turnitin.com Steps for Students
Formal Persuasive Paragraph Evaluation:
Tuesday November 13th, 2018
Persuasive Paragraph Evaluation
16 Steps to Writing a Paragraph
KEY Conventions of Formal Writing
Persuasive Paragraph Organizer
What to Submit for Your Evaluation
Turnitin.com Steps for Students
Ways to Improve Your Paragraph
Short Story Unit Multiple Choice Test:
Monday October 22nd, 2018
Figurative Language Multiple Choice Test:
Tuesday October 16th, 2018
Figurative Language Test Review #1
Figurative Language Test Review #2
News & Important Reminders
Important Notifications: December 21st, 2018
This is a reminder that your HOMEWORK over the winter break (December 22nd – January 6th) is to complete the Unit Test Review for our novel study unit (The Chrysalids). Please note that this review is only for Day #1 of the test, which will consist of a sight passage and 3 short answer questions (this first day of the test is scheduled for Thursday January 10th, 2019). All of the material that is covered over the course of our 3 review periods (January 7th – January 9th) will make up the content of the additional 3 short answer questions on Day #2 of the test (scheduled for Friday January 11th, 2019). Please be sure to follow formal writing conventions, and a point/proof/analysis format for your short answer responses for this Unit Test Review, and please note that your proof (quotations) should come directly from each sight passage provided. Thank you! Happy Holidays! Enjoy your time with friends and family over the next 2 weeks! I look forward to seeing everyone again in 2019! All the best!