Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Content Objective: 1.02 Analyze expressive materials that are read, heard, and/or viewed by monitoring comprehension for understanding of what is read, heard and/or viewed. 1.03 Interact in group activities and/or seminars in which the student shares personal reactions to questions raised and gives reasons and cites examples from text in support of expressed opinions. 4.01 Analyze the purpose of the author or creator and the impact of that purpose; evaluate any bias, apparent or hidden messages, emotional factors, and/or propaganda techniques.

Language Objective: Join small group discussion about reading passage and corresponding video; discuss the author's use of irony.

Essential Question: What is ironic about the ending of O. Henry's A Retrieved Reformation?

Class will begin with a review of yesterday's topic, analogies. Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their skill in making connections and comparisons. Next, students will watch a video adaptation of O. Henry's short story, A Retrieved Reformation. AIG students read the story last night. Following viewing and discussion, students will answer a few questions to assess understanding and comprehension.

Homework: Continued anologies practice, SSR.