Watching Cask of Amontillado

Goal: Understanding "Cask of Amontillado" even better by watching a film version.

Agenda:
Read
Watching "Cask of Amontillado"
Watching it again with questions

Watching "Cask of Amontillado"
There is a pretty good film version that might help some of you with comprehension.
Watch how the filmmakers create mood with the setting, lighting, and dramatic music.

Watching it again with questions:
This version of the film is the same, but it stops and asks you some questions as you watch.
If you have trouble with your browser or loging-in remember our class motto and "Don't Panic!"
WATCH THE FILM WITH QUESTIONS

Reminders: 
Keep reading.
Finish your work from yesterday!
Bring back your BLUE articulation card by Friday!

Looking Deeper at "Cask" and Vision screening

Goal: Develop a deeper understanding of Cask of Amontillado by looking closer at the plot and characters.

Agenda:
Read
Vision Screenings
Catch up and move forward

Partner Work:

1. Read the rest of Cask of Amontillado if you haven't finished it yet. 
2. Make a choice.  You may create a PLOT PROFILE of Cask of Amontillado. OR Compare the two characters in the story. You may work together with the person next to you IF you want to work together. 
3. Share your work with me. Be sure both of your names are on it if you worked as a partnership. 

Bring headphones tomorrow. 

Reminders: 

Read 

Articulation Cards due Friday!

Close reading some of Cask of Amontillado

Goal: Develop a deeper understanding of the characters in "Cask of Amontillado" by doing a close reading of the first three paragraphs.

Agenda:
Read
Close reading of Cask of Amontillado, Section1

Close reading:

1. Open your copy of Cask of Amontillado.
2. If you didn't make your own copy yesterday you can get a copy of the text here. Use File/Make a Copy to get a version you can annotate. 

I'll be using some slides in class to walk us through this process. I'll add them here later for your review. 

Reminders:
Read your book for 30 minutes. You should be starting a new one about now.
Articulation cards due by Friday 2/26. Review them with parents get them signed. 

Cask of Amontillado First Reading

Goal: First reading of "Cask of Amontillado" with predictions.

Agenda:
Read
First read of "Cask of Amontillado"

Reading "Cask of Amontillado" with a partner while predicting. 

1. Open your Google Drive and find the new document shared with you called "Cask of Amontillado Predictions"
2. Open the document and use the link at the top to get the text of the story. (You can make your own copy of the story.)
3. Follow the directions in the predictions document to read and predict as you go. 

Homework: Finish reading and predicting on Cask of Amontillado. 

Read your independent book for at least 30 minutes. You should be almost done with it by now.
Return articulation card by 2/26 after you discuss your choices with parents. 

Probable Passage Reprise

Goal: A second probable passage activity to get us ready for our next reading. It will help you get to know some of the words from the story and get you thinking about what might happen.

Agenda:
Read
Questions about articulation
How to email your counselor
Probable Passage
A bit more art

How to email your counselor:
Click HERE to see your counselor's name and email address.

Probable Passage:

1. Work with your partner to complete the probable passage. Get the view only version HERE and make your own copy. Share it with your partner.
2. Look up any words you don't know as you work. 
3. Discuss your reasoning as you go.
4. Use as many of the words as you can in your gist statement. 
5. Write your gist statement on the postit I will give you. 
6. Also copy your gist statement in to your English Journal. 

Art: 

Our next reading takes place in a foreign land long ago. I'll show you some art to help you get acquainted with the time and place. 

Homework:
Read your independent book for at least 30 minutes. You should be almost done with it by now.
Discuss your courses for next year with your parents. Cards due 2/26.