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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Thursday's Class
Do Now:
Record the following definition in your notes:
motif:a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work.
Then, reread pages 228-229 and answer these questions in your notebook: How is the way Amir feels in this scene a motif? What is the purpose of this motif?
Homework Questions due Friday
pages 259-272
1. Find three quotes from the book that describe the setting (include MLA page numbers). Describe the mood that is created by the setting.
2. What do you think is the purpose of the flashback on page 261?
3. What evidence (include MLA page numbers) is there that Amir is beginning to change?
4. Summarize the soccer game scene.
Record the following definition in your notes:
motif:a recurring subject, theme, idea, etc., esp. in a literary, artistic, or musical work.
Then, reread pages 228-229 and answer these questions in your notebook: How is the way Amir feels in this scene a motif? What is the purpose of this motif?
Homework Questions due Friday
pages 259-272
1. Find three quotes from the book that describe the setting (include MLA page numbers). Describe the mood that is created by the setting.
2. What do you think is the purpose of the flashback on page 261?
3. What evidence (include MLA page numbers) is there that Amir is beginning to change?
4. Summarize the soccer game scene.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Important Questions and Terms from Wednesday's Class
Aim: To compare the techniques literature and film to advance the plot of a story and to develop characters.
Do Now: Quickly reread chapter eighteen (224-227). Then, answer the following quesitons on the back of your homework sheet.
1. What stands out about the structure of the sentences at the top of page 227?
2. Explain what Amir means when he says, "A way to end the cycle."
Characterization
Simile
Metaphor
Irony
Imagery
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Symbolism
How are the film and the book similar? How are they different?
What devices or techniques are used in the film? Give specific examples.
What is the purpose of each of these techniques in developing the plot? The mood?
Do Now: Quickly reread chapter eighteen (224-227). Then, answer the following quesitons on the back of your homework sheet.
1. What stands out about the structure of the sentences at the top of page 227?
2. Explain what Amir means when he says, "A way to end the cycle."
Characterization
Simile
Metaphor
Irony
Imagery
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Symbolism
How are the film and the book similar? How are they different?
What devices or techniques are used in the film? Give specific examples.
What is the purpose of each of these techniques in developing the plot? The mood?
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Questions for Chapters 17-18 due tomorrow
1. What elements of this chapter could classify it as climactic?
2. What plot devices are used in this chapter?
3. How does this chapter affect the shape of the plot diagram?
4. Explain the purpose of chapter 18 in driving the plot forward.
2. What plot devices are used in this chapter?
3. How does this chapter affect the shape of the plot diagram?
4. Explain the purpose of chapter 18 in driving the plot forward.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Homework Questions Due Monday
1. How has the point of view changed in chapter 16?
2. Briefly summarize the major events of the chapter.
3. Explain the significance of the name "Sohrab."
4. Describe the reactions of Hassan and Rahim Khan to the Taliban.
2. Briefly summarize the major events of the chapter.
3. Explain the significance of the name "Sohrab."
4. Describe the reactions of Hassan and Rahim Khan to the Taliban.
Notes from Thursday
If you were out, you need to make up this assignment. See the last page of the presentation for details.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
If you missed class today...
You must make three character plot diagrams: one for Amir, one for Hassan, and one for Baba. Identify the character's turning point(s) (if there is one or more), show the change in character traits and illustrate it on a diagram. See the lesson below for some help.
The Kite Runner Tw Oblog
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Work from Friday, 2/13
In case you missed class on Friday:
Complete the following worksheet. After you have completed the sheet, review The Kite Runner pages 76-79. Then, on the back of the worksheet, write a reaction to Amir in this section of the novel.
Complete the following worksheet. After you have completed the sheet, review The Kite Runner pages 76-79. Then, on the back of the worksheet, write a reaction to Amir in this section of the novel.
Chapter7worksheet
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Class Notes from Tuesday and Wednesday
Notes from class:
These questions were done at the end of class today relating to pages 24-27. They will be checked tomorrow and will count as a homework.
1. Describe Amir's tone when he discusses his relationship with Hassan.
2. Give two examples that support your answer to number one.
3. How does Amir's description of their relationship relate to the song?
4. Give one example that exemplifies the metaphor chart from yesterday.
The Kite Runnertw
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These questions were done at the end of class today relating to pages 24-27. They will be checked tomorrow and will count as a homework.
1. Describe Amir's tone when he discusses his relationship with Hassan.
2. Give two examples that support your answer to number one.
3. How does Amir's description of their relationship relate to the song?
4. Give one example that exemplifies the metaphor chart from yesterday.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Monday's Notes and Homework
Class Notes:
Click the link below and take the comma quiz. When you have finished, click submit. Then copy and paste your results page into an email and send it to me at:
dbaione-doda@smithtown.k12.ny.us.
https://www.grammarbook.com/members/PreviewQuiz.asp?quiz_id=142&PDF=true
Comma Rules
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Click the link below and take the comma quiz. When you have finished, click submit. Then copy and paste your results page into an email and send it to me at:
dbaione-doda@smithtown.k12.ny.us.
https://www.grammarbook.com/members/PreviewQuiz.asp?quiz_id=142&PDF=true
Friday, January 23, 2009
Friday's Lesson
If you missed class on Friday, please answer all of the questions in this lesson in your journal. If you see a small blue circle on the slide, click it. It is a link to a website or movie clip. Be sure to have your journal complete for Monday.
Friday
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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