4-29-15 Learning Targets: *random groups of 4
I can analyze the story “The Cat Who Thought She Was a Dog and the Dog Who Thought He Was a Cat” by Isaac Bashevis Singer
Homework: Article of the Week due on Friday, May 1st
Green Bookmark due on Monday, May 4th
Word of the Day: protruded
“Jan Skiba too caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror and grew displeased by his thick lips and his teeth, which protruded like a buck’s” (7).
Opening Activity: Discussion Questions for “The Third Wish”
Today:
1. Quad Reading Explained.
Alternate Roles: Reader, Summarizer, Questioner, Answerer
2. Read “The Cat Who Thought She Was a Dog and the Dog Who Thought He Was a Cat” by Isaac Bashevis Singer
3. Jigsaw
n Person “A” moves clockwise to ask “best” question
n Afterwards, Person “D” moves counterclockwise to ask “best” question
Closing Activity: A Very Short Story **Post on Schoology
Mysterious and Fantastic Events / Magic and Wishes / Unusual Animals / Details about Contemporary LifeCheck Your Comprehension: (Write in NOTE FORM -- Complete sentences NOT necessary!)
1. How does Mr. Peters get an opportunity to ask for three wishes?
2. How is his first wish granted?
3. a) Why isn’t Leita happy with her life as Mr. Peter’s wife?
b) What offers did Mr. Peters make when he realized that his wife was unhappy?
c) How do his offers show that the story is a modern fairy tale?
4. What is Mr. Peter’s second wish?
5. Describe Mr. Peter’s life after his second wish is granted.
6. Does he make a third wish?
7. If you could give advice to Mr. Peters about how to use his third wish, what would you tell
him?
Questions for Discussion (be prepared to report out):
1. When Mr. Peters took Leita home, he showed her his treasures.
a) What were they?
b) Why did the river please Leita the most?
2. Mr. Peters turns his wife back into a swan. What does this show about him?
3. The narrator says, “As Mr. Peters grew old, everyone wondered at his contentment.” (204) Why did people “wonder” at his happiness? Explain.
4. Why does Mr. Peters die with a look of happiness on his face?
5. Explain the story’s ending.
6. Do you think Mr. Peters wisely used the three wishes granted to him? Explain your answer.
7. In what ways is the setting like a traditional fairy tale? How is it a modern fairy tale?
TRADITIONAL ASPECTS MODERN ASPECTS
8. Mr. Peters seemed to have learned the ingredients for a contented life. Write down his recipe for happiness.
“The Cat Who Thought She Was a Dog…” Names______
Task: Use “Quad Reading” to read the story by Isaac Bashevis Singer on page 7 of your textbook.
Roles:
Reader: read the paragraph
Summarizer: retell that part of the story in your own words
Questioner: think of at least one question about what was read and write it down on this paper
Answerer: discuss the questions with your group, and record the answer
All: Predict what will happen next
n All members of the quad-reading group have the responsibility to help each other.
n You must have at least one question and answer for each paragraph.
Paragraph Question Answer______
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Using Vocabulary Name (s) ______
Use 3-5 of the following vivid vocabulary words to write a Very Short Story that is set in «A World Without Mirrors.»
1. Think about: What would life be like in a world without mirrors? Would anything change? What unique situations would occur in the life of a character who has never seen his/her reflection?
2. Plan: You have less than 10 minutes to write. What situation do you want to show in your Very Short Story?
3. Remember: You must use 3-5 words from the list below in your Very Short Story.
n gaze: (verb) to stare at; to fix the eyes in an intent look
She gazed into the clear, deep water as she wondered, “Will it happen today?”
n wince: (verb) to flinch; to shrink back involuntarily
He winced when he tried to put his weight on the ankle he’d injured during the CF/CV game over the weekend.
n unison: (noun) all together; in union or agreement
The students replied, in unison, “Of course we are reading for 15 minutes every day!”
n melancholy: (noun) depression, dejection, sadness
It was a dismal, melancholy sort of day; the skies were gray and overcast, and there was a chill to the air which foretold a seemingly endless winter.
n persuade: (verb) to convince; to win over by presenting a logical argument
After much effort, the boy succeeded in persuading his parents to buy him a iPhone 6 Plus.
n noxious: (adjective) harmful to health or morals
As a result of the noxious fumes emitting from the Science Lab, the fire department was notified and school was dismissed early.
n massive: (adjective) enormous
The St. Bernard’s massive head emerged from the huge pile of snow first, followed by the rest of his body, tail wagging madly, as he leapt at his relieved owner.
n manipulate (verb): 1) to manage with skill 2) to influence, with the intent to deceive
1. Learning to manipulate the lacrosse stick is a difficult skill, but it’s worth the effort.
2. The girl manipulated her mother into allowing her to go to the mall with her friends, telling her that she was supposed to interview a Hollister employee about the latest marketing trends.
n bewildered (adjective): perplexed, confused
The bewildered puppy stood at the door of his crate and whined, unable to understand what had happened to his family or why he was trapped in this cage.
n irrevocable (adjective): unable to be undone or recalled
Mrs. Pourby’s decision was irrevocable: Cell phones are to be turned off between the hours of 7:45 and 3:00.