Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Tuesday, Feb. 7 Agenda

}Bell Ringer: Get a lit book and your “Cask of Amontillado” sheet
}Finish “Cask of Amontillado;” Questions 
}**Question based on active reading: “What is the mood and what 2-3 details of setting most help establish that mood?”
}**Question 8: Consider whether Montresor is a reliable or unreliable narrator. Is the reader to believe, as Montresor does, that his revenge is justified? Is Montresor more sane or crazy? Give details from the story to support your opinion.
}Read “Behind the Cask” pg 352
}Question 10: Poe often drew inspiration for his tales of horror from the real world.  Compare the details of “The Story Behind ‘The Cask of Amontillado’” with the story of Montresor and Fortunato. How similar are these accounts? Be specific and detailed in your explanation.
}Definition of Theme–notes in Short Story terms area of Reader’s Notebook
Post your group’s info to Schoology
Once you’ve posted, read your book while you wait for other groups
}“The Sniper” HOMEWORK!!

What is the theme of this story? While reading, close read the story for details that show theme.  

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