May 2, 2018
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.5
Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact
Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure specific parts of a text (e.g., the choice of where to begin or end a story, the choice to provide a comedic or tragic resolution) contribute to its overall structure and meaning as well as its aesthetic impact
EQ: Analyze how Christie's choices contribute to the overall structure and meaning of And Then There Were None.
Starter:
Create one question to ask during a round of quiz, quiz trade.
Write your question down on an index card for this activity.
Vocabulary:
Word:Adversity
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: difficulties; misfortune.
Your Definition:
Activity: In your opinion, which character has faced the most adversity? Why?
Activity:
Individually, complete the double entry journal by identifying three quotes that exemplify Agatha Christie's style. Consider the question: Which choices regarding structure contribute most to the story's meaning and aesthetic impact. In your reaction make sure to reference ideas of style.
2. Chalk Talk
Take out your double entry journal from yesterday.
At your tables, share one quote that you identified with your reaction.
Select one quote that you would like the class to discuss further.
Write your quote on a large sheet of paper.
Rotate around the room, sharing your reactions to the different quotes.
3. ATTWN pages 261-284
As you continue reading, consider why Christie structures the ending the way she does.
Closure:
Make one final prediction as to who the killer is.
Explain your reasoning.
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